Tender

LPS CARE - Provision of an Essential Household Goods Support Scheme - RFQ 15254198

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Mar 2020 at 14:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is seeking proposals for the provision of an Essential Household Goods Support Scheme, titled "LPS CARE - Provision of an Essential Household Goods Support Scheme - RFQ 15254198." This tender falls under the services category, specifically related to furniture, furnishings, domestic appliances, and cleaning products, and aims to assist individuals and families in Lancashire facing financial hardship. The tender period will close on 3rd April 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1st July 2020 and last until 30th June 2023. The procurement method is open, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate, and the estimated budget for this initiative is £900,000.

This procurement opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide innovative, flexible, and holistic services for community support. Businesses specialising in sourcing and delivering essential household items, as well as those offering additional support services, will find this tender particularly relevant. By engaging with Lancashire County Council, successful bidders can play a vital role in improving the living conditions of vulnerable residents, thereby enhancing their reputations and positioning themselves for future opportunities in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CARE - Provision of an Essential Household Goods Support Scheme - RFQ 15254198

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council's Essential Household Goods Support Scheme is a non-statutory Service that provides support for the people of Lancashire who need help to maintain or establish a home within the community. It provides free essential household items to those individuals/families who do not have access to sufficient income or funds to meet their immediate needs, along with help and advice in seeking additional support. The overall aim of the Service is to support people to meet their immediate needs and to help them feel more secure and live more independently in their community. The new Service to be commissioned will manage the entire Service, the Service Provider will deliver the first point contact through to the approval, provision and delivery of essential household items. This will include managing three separate strands: Strand 1: Receiving and assessing applications to the Essential Household Goods Support Scheme Strand 2: Sourcing and delivering essential household items to successful Service Users Strand 3: Supporting Service Users - both those awarded and not awarded household provision - to seek additional support As the budget is limited, it is expected the Service Provider will work with the Authority, and in partnership with public, voluntary, faith and community sector organisations, to deliver an innovative, flexible and holistic service that maximises resources, manages demand and prioritises those Service Users most in need.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc31679d-8aa1-4b45-be7a-58d8f27441c2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 2-3 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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