Tender

The Provision of Furniture and Related Services

FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

15 Dec 2017 at 18:12

Tender Notice
Tender

15 Dec 2017 at 18:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Further Education Colleges in Solihull are conducting a tender titled "The Provision of Furniture and Related Services", focused on supplying durable and aesthetically designed furniture for educational and business use. This procurement falls under the goods category within the furniture industry. The tender process is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 22 January 2018. The contract is expected to begin in July 2018 and will last for three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension based on performance. The procurement method used is a selective restricted procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in furniture supply and related services, particularly those that offer high-durability solutions suitable for educational environments. Companies involved in the design and installation of furniture, including modular and conference-room options, would be well-suited to bid on this contract. The emphasis on reducing the whole life cost of products and the requirement for suppliers to provide design layouts further highlights the potential for innovative businesses to demonstrate their value proposition in this competitive tendering process.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Furniture and Related Services

Notice Description

Furniture is required for educational and business use and must be capable of withstanding the heavy wear and tear typical of a FE environment. Durability, comfort and aesthetic design are of equal importance. A priority of the College is the reduction of the whole life cost - demonstration of how this has been achieved within other contracts should be detailed within the experience section. The chosen supplier will be required to provide free of charge design layout drawings in pdf or compatible format. A refresh programme is conducted throughout the year consisting of a full range of furniture requirements, smaller orders are placed throughout the year according to demand. Requirements include but are not limited to; fully welded tables, operator chairs, stacking chairs, lockers, tambour units, white boards, notice boards, leather effect settees and other soft seating. Please refer to the specification / pricing matrix for further details. All figures and Order details are provided as an indication of potential usage which are subject to change and should in no way be taken as a guarantee of future work. While the contract will make provision for the inclusion of project requirements the College reserve the right to exclude specialised requirements from the contract to ensure that the College obtains best value. The proposed contract is for a fixed period of 3 years options to extend for a further 1 year subject to satisfactory performance and a benchmark of applicable rates/performance. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-889b3e89-2d36-4854-b555-374c3983b23d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82a6b23-1ecd-4821-b8ee-51e33a635953
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

39100000 - Furniture

39130000 - Office furniture

39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment

39151000 - Miscellaneous furniture

39151300 - Modular furniture

39153000 - Conference-room furniture

39155000 - Library furniture

39156000 - Lounge and reception-area furniture

39160000 - School furniture

39180000 - Laboratory furniture

45421153 - Installation of built-in furniture

50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of furniture

79934000 - Furniture design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLAND
Postcode
B91 1BS
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Olton
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-889b3e89-2d36-4854-b555-374c3983b23d-2017-12-15T18:12:12Z",
    "date": "2017-12-15T18:12:12Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-889b3e89-2d36-4854-b555-374c3983b23d",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "FURN_1217",
        "title": "The Provision of Furniture and Related Services",
        "description": "Furniture is required for educational and business use and must be capable of withstanding the heavy wear and tear typical of a FE environment. Durability, comfort and aesthetic design are of equal importance. A priority of the College is the reduction of the whole life cost - demonstration of how this has been achieved within other contracts should be detailed within the experience section. The chosen supplier will be required to provide free of charge design layout drawings in pdf or compatible format. A refresh programme is conducted throughout the year consisting of a full range of furniture requirements, smaller orders are placed throughout the year according to demand. Requirements include but are not limited to; fully welded tables, operator chairs, stacking chairs, lockers, tambour units, white boards, notice boards, leather effect settees and other soft seating. Please refer to the specification / pricing matrix for further details. All figures and Order details are provided as an indication of potential usage which are subject to change and should in no way be taken as a guarantee of future work. While the contract will make provision for the inclusion of project requirements the College reserve the right to exclude specialised requirements from the contract to ensure that the College obtains best value. The proposed contract is for a fixed period of 3 years options to extend for a further 1 year subject to satisfactory performance and a benchmark of applicable rates/performance. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes",
        "datePublished": "2017-12-15T18:12:06Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "39100000",
            "description": "Furniture"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "39151300",
                "description": "Modular furniture"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "50850000",
                "description": "Repair and maintenance services of furniture"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "39153000",
                "description": "Conference-room furniture"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "39151000",
                "description": "Miscellaneous furniture"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "39156000",
                "description": "Lounge and reception-area furniture"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "39180000",
                "description": "Laboratory furniture"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "39160000",
                "description": "School furniture"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "39130000",
                "description": "Office furniture"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "79934000",
                "description": "Furniture design services"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "39155000",
                "description": "Library furniture"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "39000000",
                "description": "Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "45421153",
                "description": "Installation of built-in furniture"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "39150000",
                "description": "Miscellaneous furniture and equipment"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "B91 1BS"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "B91 1BS"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2018-01-22T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2018-07-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2021-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82a6b23-1ecd-4821-b8ee-51e33a635953",
                "datePublished": "2017-12-15T18:12:12Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Additional information on how to apply for this contract",
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-17278",
            "name": "Further Education Colleges",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Further Education Colleges"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Blossomfield Road, Solihull",
                "locality": "West Midland",
                "postalCode": "B91 1BS",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Anna Manns",
                "email": "anna.manns@solihull.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1216787228"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-17278",
        "name": "Further Education Colleges"
    }
}