Planning

Furniture- fixtures and fittings

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

11 Mar 2019 at 09:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is currently in the planning stage of procuring a framework agreement titled "Furniture- fixtures and fittings", aimed at supplying, installing, and delivering furniture and fittings for educational establishments. This procurement falls within the school furniture industry category and is set to encompass a value estimate of £40-60 million over a 48-month period, starting from October 2019 to October 2023. A key milestone to note is the engagement end date, which is scheduled for 17th May 2019, and a market engagement event for potential suppliers is planned for 2nd April 2019 in Derby.

This tender represents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in educational furniture, installation, and delivery services. Companies catering to schools, ranging from primary to further education, are encouraged to participate, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their capacity to deliver a variety of furniture solutions. The framework will support centrally funded Free Schools and Priority School Building Programme projects, presenting a lucrative chance for suppliers to establish long-term partnerships with the DfE and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Furniture- fixtures and fittings

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is looking to procure a framework agreement for the supply, installation and delivery of furniture, and fittings. It is envisaged that the framework agreement will have 3 to 5 suppliers of all items listed below. The framework will be available to all educational establishments from Primary through to Further Education, and Special Educational Needs provision. The framework agreement will primarily be used for all centrally funded Free Schools and Priority School Building Programme capital projects but all schools will be encouraged to call off from this agreement. The DfE is looking for 3 to 5 suppliers who can supply, install and deliver furniture for schools including but not limited to; A range of tables including those suitable for a range of practical activities. A range of seating including stools for practical environments and chairs which are suitable for teaching, office and social environments. A range of loose and fitted storage with shelves or trays Laboratory serviced pedestals containing a range of services (services supplied by others) Fitted benching in both laminated core material and solid laminate with a supporting structure of varying heights A range of shelving suitable for both classroom and storeroom use. The framework will be for a total of 48 months. Estimated value: PS40- 60 million over 48 months. Additional information: The Department for Education will be hosting a market engagement event for all potential suppliers. Details Tuesday 2nd April in Derby. If interested in attending please contact Ruth Thompson at ruth1.thompson@education.gov.uk DfE will utilise market engagement to help inform the tender. It is envisaged that the OJEU advert will be placed in May 2019 under a restricted procedure. START AND END DATES OF THE CONTRACT: October 2019- October 2023 In issuing this notice and seeking to engage with the market, the DfE makes no commitment to undertake this procurement. Non-participation by economic operators in any market engagement will not be taken into account in any future procurement activities and will not preclude and/or prejudice any economic operator from bidding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91d1e4b-d621-488d-8a60-e2932802b345
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

39160000 - School furniture

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 May 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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