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Specialist ergonomic furniture/equipment solutions

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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28 Mar 2023 at 12:21

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08 Mar 2022 at 13:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract for specialist ergonomic furniture/equipment solutions. The CQC, an independent regulator of health and adult social care in England, contracted with Back Care Solutions Ltd. The contract, valued at £150,000 GBP, falls under the furniture industry category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 10th November 2021. The contract will last for an initial 24 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months, running from 21st February 2022 to 21st February 2025. The location for delivery is in England.

This tender for specialist ergonomic furniture/equipment solutions presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the furniture industry. Companies providing office furniture, ergonomic solutions, and related equipment suitable for health and social care services would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this procurement process. The CQC aims to ensure high-quality care services by equipping its establishments with ergonomic equipment to support health needs and provide a safe working environment for employees dealing with diverse physical challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist ergonomic furniture/equipment solutions

Notice Description

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is a non-departmental body established under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. Its purpose is to ensure that health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care and to encourage care services to improve. In order to fulfil our legal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 2002 as amended, CQC has contracted an external supplier to provide specialist Ergonomic Equipment. The requests for the provision of equipment is usually identified by an internal or external DSE assessment or an occupational health assessment in relation to health needs, disability or "out of the norm" physical profile of individual employees. The equipment ranges from specialist desks and bespoke chairs to ergonomic mice & keyboards to assist with conditions such as repetitive strain, post- surgery support, musculoskeletal issues and support equipment for those on the dyslexia spectrum. Duration of Contract will be initially 24 months with option to extend for 1 further period of 12 months. Updated 28.03.23 - files uploaded as links have been removed on previous notice and replaced as attachments to this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b04407e1-0fc6-4a60-b0e2-62493dcde712
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2022 - 21 Feb 2025 3-4 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BACK CARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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