Tender

SOL - Discretionary Crisis Fund - Supply of White Goods

COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE

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Tender

16 Mar 2020 at 16:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Council is seeking suppliers for the "SOL - Discretionary Crisis Fund - Supply of White Goods" project, aimed at providing essential appliances to residents experiencing emergencies or significant financial hardship. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically domestic appliances, and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender was published on 16th March 2020, with a bid submission deadline of 20th March 2020. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2020 and will continue until 31st March 2022, targeting delivery in Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and installation of household appliances, particularly those adept at responsive customer service and support for vulnerable populations. Companies that can efficiently deliver, install, and service products such as cookers, washing machines, and refrigerators, especially those responsive to emergency needs, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on community support and customer care highlights the potential for businesses to not only secure contracts but also make a positive impact within their local environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL - Discretionary Crisis Fund - Supply of White Goods

Notice Description

Solihull Council, Income & Awards operate a Discretionary Crisis Scheme for residents that experience crisis events: an unforeseen emergency or exceptional financial hardship. This scheme is designed to provide basic provisions to enable residents to live safe and independent lives in the community. An integral part of this scheme is to support residents to move into settled accommodation following an unsettled way of life or ensure they have basic provisions to manage their care and support needs. All customers will be assessed as being in financial hardship and not having the resources to acquire the goods themselves. Further, customers will present with a range of vulnerabilities (physical, mental and learning disabilities) that make it difficult for them to manage their crisis events independently. To supply beneficiaries of the discretionary grant scheme with white goods so they can occupy secure accommodation following an unsettled way of life or exceptional pressures. The requirements are as follows: o To supply, deliver and install white goods (gas or electric cookers, washing machines, fridges etc) to beneficiaries of the discretionary grant scheme o There is a customer care service (help desk) to enable council staff to contact the provider between the hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This service should enable council staff to raise queries about orders, fulfilment times, invoices, complaints or technical difficulties. Given the emergency needs of our customers, we require a responsive help desk that can resolve a query on the same day. o To inspect, service or collect white goods that are identified as faulty and replace where required. Additional information: Please submit your bid on www.csw-jets.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/269509f0-445f-4d0d-9f63-17095d9f9efa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

CPV Codes

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

39700000 - Domestic appliances

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 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
COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE
Contact Name
Georgia Davies
Contact Email
georgia.davies@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 704 8128

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
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
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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