Planning

Soft market test - the provision and delivery of new essential furniture items for resettled families

CORNWALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

01 May 2024 at 08:44

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 May 2024 at 08:42

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market test for the provision and delivery of new essential furniture items for resettled families in Cornwall. The engagement end date is set for 15th May 2024. This opportunity, valued at GBP 80,000, falls under the Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products category. Interested businesses are invited to submit their responses by the specified deadline.

This tender from Cornwall Council presents an opportunity for SMEs in the South West region to participate in the soft market assessment and potentially contribute to the future procurement process. Businesses involved in the furniture industry and related sectors would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. By engaging in this early stage, companies can position themselves favourably for any subsequent formal tender opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft market test - the provision and delivery of new essential furniture items for resettled families

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest across the private sector for the provision and delivery of new essential furniture items for resettled families in Cornwall. It is intended that the responses supplied will enable the Council to develop a business proposal. Any such proposal would be subject to the development and approval of a business case, and, as such, this exercise implies no commercial commitment. This is not a formal tender document. Participation of this soft market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any potential future procurement. If you are interested in this area of service provision and also helping with our assessment of the market, please complete the "Information Required" section at the end of this notice along with any additional information you consider to be relevant and return this via the Due North system by 11pm on the 15th May 2024. www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec039d18-0b98-4f3c-a651-519174206ace
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ba97ae-881a-4eee-ae4c-2ab834ad76ce
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 2024Expired
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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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