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Sleep Well Kent

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Sleep Well Kent" project, which falls under the industry category of furniture, furnishings, and domestic appliances. The project, valued at £50,000, aims to provide beds and bedding accessories to financially underprivileged children in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period ending on 14 February 2024. The contract commenced on 15 April 2024 and will run until 31 January 2025. The procurement method was a limited, competitive quotation below the threshold, awarded to The Furnishing Service, a large business based in East Kilbride, Glasgow.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the furniture and bedding supply sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses equipped to provide quality, cost-effective furniture and bedding products can benefit from participating in such tenders, potentially gaining exposure and establishing credibility with public sector clients. Moreover, the successful completion of this project could pave the way for future contracts as the initiative may expand into a second phase, reflecting a sustained demand for these essential services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sleep Well Kent

Notice Description

Project aim: The aim of the Bed Poverty Project is to provide beds as well as bedding accessories to children whose families are unable to provide beds for them due to financial constraint. Children between the ages of 4 years old and 16 years old that meet the eligibility criteria will be the focus of this project as they need a comfortable sleep/rest to aid them in their education. For those households with more than one child sharing a bed, the project will ensure that all of the children in the household are considered through the scheme at the same time. The project will be delivered using a professional referral system to ensure due diligence is done by the professionals who are aware of the circumstances of the family and that we are reaching those who would benefit from scheme. An online referral form will be in place for the professionals to complete with the relevant information supporting their request to receive the items on offer from this scheme. Once this information is received by KCC, it will be processed by the project team. If the eligibility criteria are met, an order will be placed on their behalf for their chosen items (as set out on the online referral form). The beneficiary, as well as the referrer, will be notified if the application has been successful or unsuccessful. If the beneficiary's application has been successful, the beneficiary and referrer will be notified of the delivery date according to the service level agreement (SLA). The Furnishing Service will be notified of all relevant information they need to make the delivery as set out in the DPIA. After the delivery has taken place, a follow up with the referrer and/or the beneficiary will be arranged to evaluate the impact of the items received. There may be some households that are not able to safely remove any existing items that are not usable/no longer required and to prevent fly tipping, the project will have an option to have these items removed and disposed of in a secure and ethical way. The project is being piloted in the first phase and, following a successful pilot, a second phase could be initiated implementing relevant lessons learnt, subject to funding availability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad2ebf00-c570-48bb-b083-7009a79d0a8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f30f975-edf7-40f6-9d5a-8246830d0340
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stacey Clark
Contact Email
stacey.clark@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XX
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FURNISHING SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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