Planning

SC230039 - Ergonomic Office Furniture and Equipment - Market Engagement

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Jan 2024 at 10:24

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is planning a tender process titled "SC230039 - Ergonomic Office Furniture and Equipment - Market Engagement" in the Office and computing machinery industry category. The engagement end date for this planning phase is set for 6th February 2024. The tender aims to procure Display Screen Equipment, Ergonomic Equipment, and related services through a competitive process anticipated in the first quarter of 2024.

This tender by Kent County Council presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises to provide specialist assessments, enablement services, and a variety of ergonomic products. Businesses that offer ergonomic chairs, sit/stand desks, ergonomic mice and keyboards, among other products, with delivery, installation, and support services would be ideal candidates to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC230039 - Ergonomic Office Furniture and Equipment - Market Engagement

Notice Description

The Council are considering our future arrangements for procuring Display Screen Equipment (DSE), Ergonomic Equipment and related services as required from preferred suppliers. This service is being commissioned on behalf of the Health and Safety Team in the Deputy Chief Executive's Department. We wish to engage with suppliers to understand the supply market and how best to move forward. We would like to invite any interested suppliers to express an interest through the Kent Business Portal. We will contact you individually to assist in our research in understanding the market, pending an anticipated competitive tender process in the first quarter of 2024. We understand that providers may not be able to provide all of the required elements, but we invite interested parties to include details of which of the following three elements, or sub elements within them, that your organisation can provide with your expressions of interest: 1. The supplier(s) should offer a comprehensive package of specialist assessments including vehicle assessments. Timely detailed reports, with recommendations, should be given to the individual and manager. They should also offer both remote and face to face DSE assessments. 2. Enablement services should also be provided including ADHD screening, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) screening and workplace needs assessments. Assistive technology is also required for people with dyslexia, dyscalculia, visual impairments or hearing problems. The supplier(s) should also be able to provide advice and information, technical help, and a support line. 3. The supplier(s) should be able to provide a variety of ergonomic products including, but not limited to: a. ergonomic chairs - range of including fully adjustable, specialist and bariatric b. sit/stand desks and platforms c. ergonomic mice and keyboards d. monitor arms and stands e. document holders f. laptop stands g. writing slopes h. posture supports - foot, leg, wrist rests and lumbar support i. screen colour overlays j. bags and backpacks The supplier(s) should offer chair and desk delivery with installation, set up and support. The products should be delivered within 14 days, have a trial period and 30 days returns policy. If you are interested, please express your interest on the Kent Business Portal and submit information on the elements you are able to provide, by 6pm on Tuesday 6th February 2024. Link: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ Reference: SC230039 and DN708036

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6edb9978-5c13-4086-8c83-694e2921ee19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec160b6d-1897-4b65-b45f-7123c558b18b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2024Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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