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Planning

11 Aug 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford College is conducting a pre-market engagement for the upcoming supply and delivery of furniture and furnishings for its Business Hub. This process is in the planning stage, with an early engagement notice published on 11th August 2026 and set to conclude by 11th November 2026. The procurement process follows the tender initiation type under the Goods category, specifically focused on furniture, as classified under the CPV codes 39100000 and 39130000. The engagement exercise involves obtaining market intelligence and indicative quotations, set to be delivered across various regions including the United Kingdom and other specified territories and locales. The estimated contract value is £9,000.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and distribution of furniture, particularly office furniture, to engage with a growing educational institution in the United Kingdom. Companies capable of delivering quality furnishings within the specified geographic regions have the potential to establish or expand their footprint in the educational sector, leveraging this engagement as a gateway to future opportunities. To participate, vendors need to be registered or register on the MultiQuote platform, serving both as a portal for engagement and to facilitate any queries related to this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA18332 - Pre-Market Engagement: Supply and Delivery of Furniture and Furnishings for the Business Hub

Notice Description

Bedford College is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to obtain indicative quotations and market intelligence for the proposed Business Hub project. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18332. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18332 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57bc666e-4619-4538-945d-0ebf8d4a6b99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e71884-0a0e-4628-b57e-ce2c5a69d002
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Nov 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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