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CA18341 - Pre-Market Engagement - Furniture Supply Solutions for Bedford College

Bedford College

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Planning

12 Aug 2026 at 09:27

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford College is seeking information from suppliers about furniture products and related services for its college operations. The requirement is expected to cover the supply of furniture and associated support, although the engagement is intended to help the college understand the market and shape its future requirements. The buying organisation is Bedford College, based on Cauldwell Street in Bedford. Suppliers serving education establishments, colleges or wider commercial premises may find the subject relevant, particularly those able to provide furniture ranges alongside related services. The scope concerns furniture supply solutions rather than a confirmed purchase of specified products or services.

This process is at the planning stage and is a pre-market engagement exercise, not an invitation to tender, request for quotation or commitment to purchase. Bedford College intends to gather supplier information and market intelligence to inform its future procurement strategy and requirements. The engagement is expected to end on 12 November 2026 at 23:59. Suppliers are asked to respond through the MultiQuote system using reference CA18341. The procurement method and any future contract arrangements have not yet been settled through this engagement. No contract value, tender deadline, contract duration or award criteria are established at this stage.

This engagement will suit furniture manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and specialist suppliers that can explain their product ranges and deliver related furniture services. It is relevant to businesses experienced in supplying colleges, schools, offices or other institutional environments, including those able to advise on practical requirements for education settings. Suppliers can use the engagement to present their capabilities, service models and market knowledge before the college finalises its future approach. Businesses with broad catalogue coverage, dependable fulfilment, installation or other associated support may be well placed to contribute. The exercise is useful for preparing for a possible later procurement, but it is not currently a bid opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18341 - Pre-Market Engagement - Furniture Supply Solutions for Bedford College

Notice Description

Bedford College is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to gather information from suppliers regarding furniture products and related services. This exercise is for information gathering and market intelligence purposes only and does not constitute a procurement, tender opportunity, invitation to quote, or commitment to purchase. Responses may be used to inform future procurement strategies and requirements. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18341. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18341 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6318b52-63cc-4e41-803e-6edbe8c35496
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0cfcd4-e2c7-46bf-be33-1a5957e8a5d3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 20263 months to go
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
Bedford College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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