This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

05 Jan 2018 at 16:28

Tender

01 Aug 2017 at 14:21

Planning

14 Jun 2017 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "282_18 Office Furniture" is managed by ESPO, a central purchasing body located in Leicester, England. This framework agreement is centred around the supply and delivery of various types of office furniture, including desks, operator chairs, and storage solutions. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a total estimated value of £16 million. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2020, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. The closing date for submission of tenders was noon on 8th September 2017, making the procurement stage an award update as of 5th December 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the office furniture industry, particularly those that offer comprehensive office solutions and related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Suitable candidates include manufacturers and suppliers of office furniture who can manage direct deliveries to public bodies across the UK, such as local authorities and educational establishments. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses gain valuable contracts and foster growth in a competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

282_18 Office Furniture

Notice Description

The supply and delivery of office furniture including operator chairs, desks, storage, meeting room furniture, screens, break out and steel storage for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 1 - Office Furniture - Dealing Direct Supply. The supply, delivery and installation of a comprehensive range of office furniture including desks, chairs, screens, storage, break-out and steel storage direct to individual customer establishments. Delivery is to be available nationally and customers will deal directly with the awarded suppliers. Lot No: 2 - Smart Buy Office Furniture (Including Steel Storage). The supply, delivery and installation of Smart Buy office furniture for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 3 - Office Furniture - Standard Ranges. The supply, delivery and installation of office furniture for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 4 - Breakout Furniture. The supply, delivery and installation of breakout furniture for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 5 - Steel Storage. The supply, delivery and installation of steel storage furniture for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 08/09/2017 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '282_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 08/09/2017

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4eaebb4-5a5b-4333-ba31-593ba9c73a7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22688e6b-f8bb-4a8c-8b2d-c065fd4468bf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Jul 2017Expired
Award Date
5 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 years
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
Espo
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

Combined Office Interiors Limited (COI Limited)

Leicester Office Furnishers Ltd

Portsdown Office Limited

Flexiform Business Furniture Limited

Bates Office Services Ltd

Office Update Ltd

Lismark Office Products Limited

Saber Office Furniture Ltd

Millar West Ltd

Emergent Crown Contract Office Furnishings Ltd

Evertaut Ltd

Elm Workspace

REDS10 (UK) LIMITED

Amaryllis Group

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