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Award

03 Nov 2021 at 16:01

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12 May 2021 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Kent County Council (t/a KCS), has initiated a tender titled "Educational and Non-Educational Furniture - Y21032." This procurement process falls under the classification of office furniture and is situated within the United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement is at the active stage and includes a framework agreement designed for the provision of various types of furniture. The overall contract period extends up to 1440 days, and bidders are able to submit proposals electronically until the deadline, which is set for 16th June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of educational and office furniture, including those who offer outdoor and early years furniture. Companies that could benefit from this tender include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in furniture production, as well as larger manufacturers with capacity for bulk supply. This framework agreement allows multiple public sector bodies, including local authorities and educational institutions, to utilise the approved suppliers, thereby broadening the market potential for participating businesses.

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Notice Title

Educational and Non-Educational Furniture - Y21032

Notice Description

This Framework is for the provision of Educational, Non-Educational, Outdoor Early Years and Hire Furniture The Agreement is divided into 5 Lots. Lot 1 Educational Furniture Lot 2 Non-Educational Furniture Lot 3 Outdoor Furniture Lot 4 Early Years Furniture Lot 5 Hire Furniture

Lot Information

Educational Furniture

This LOT is divided into 5 Categories as labelled below. Tenderers may submit for all or one of the categories but MUST as a minimum be able to supply the basket of goods stated as well as other ranges of similar products. Category 1 - Tables and Desks A range of educational classroom tables and desks of various shapes, frame styles, tops, edges and finishes, available in modular and in single units. Steel frames to have a minimum wall thickness of 1.5mm, range offering to include tilt top, examination, height adjustable, science, project, teacher and IT. This list is not exhaustive and if other tables are available, please include in your response. A recycled option also applies here if applicable. Category 2 - Seating including Soft and Breakout A range of educational classroom chairs, stools, teacher's chairs and swivel chairs available in a variety of styles. Fixed height chairs to be compliant to BSEN 1729 part 1 and or 2. Range of soft seating and breakout furniture, both modular and single units in a variety of shapes, styles and finishes. Range of screens both linking and free standing in a variety of sizes, shapes and materials. Category 3 - Storage and Cloakroom Educational classroom storage units, including wooden, metal and plastic construction both static and mobile, cupboards with lockable/without doors all for use with or without trays or shelves. Range of storage units both tray and other variations to hold up to A1 paper and other items. Cloakroom furniture range(s) mobile, static, wall fixed, individual hooks in a variety of materials styles and finishes. Lockers - A variety of sizes in various materials in both off the shelf and bespoke. Range of library shelving, display, book storage, in a variety of styles, finishes and materials. Category 4 - Dining Range of dining requirement to include tables, benches and seating covering fixed, folding, tilt top, wall mounted and retractable available in a variety of materials, styles, shapes and finishes A recycled option also applies here if applicable. Category 5 - Staging Range of staging covering school requirements to include fixed, mobile, demountable and retractable available in a variety of styles, designs, finishes and materials

Non-Educational Furniture

This Lot relates to the supply of Non-Educational Furniture this includes a range of office desks (with seating), storage, breakout and reception areas, display/presentation boards and PPE screens. This will cover a range of sizes, colours, materials and products within the categories specified This LOT is divided into 6 Categories as labelled below. Tenderers may submit for all or one of the categories but MUST as a minimum be able to supply the basket of goods as stated as well as other ranges of similar products. Category 1 - Office desks, meeting tables and chairs (including table and chair sets) Range of office desks, meeting tables and chairs, including folding and flip-top in a variety of sizes, styles, finishes and shapes. A recycled range can be offered where applicable. Category 2 - Storage Full range of office storage including filing cabinets, tambour units, pedestals, multi-drawer units, pigeon-hole units, filing units and safes. Category 3 - Breakout and Reception A range of breakout furniture including single units to modular in a variety of shapes and sizes including acoustic, breakout, sofas, all various finishes, styles, and materials together with a range of complementary coffee tables. Category 4 - Office Seating and Chairs A range of office seating including operator chairs with lumbar support options; visitor/meeting chairs and all other options such as banquet chairs. Range of folding chairs both linking and unlinked together with associated storage trolley. Category 5 - Display and Presentation A range in various styles, finishes, and materials, to include whiteboards magnetic and non- magnetic including themed, notice/display boards both open and covered, to include compliant range to BSEN13501-1 reaction to fire test. (Certification required). Range of revolving or height adjustable whiteboards (magnetic and non-magnetic) and noticeboards/ display boards with a surface that can be pinned in a variety of finishes, poster frames, information and sign stands, literature display/dispensers, folding display, presentation panels and kits, divider screens of all sizes and styles together, exterior showcases and signage. Category 6 - PPE Screens A range of PPE products to include screens, desk dividers and sneeze screens in acrylic, moveable and removeable

Outdoor Furniture

This Lot relates to the supply of Outdoor furniture this range will include outdoor benches/tables and noticeboards. The benches and tables will be rust resistant or recyclable and the noticeboards will be post/wall mountable. This will cover a range of sizes, materials, products and colours within the categories listed. This LOT is divided into 3 Categories as labelled below. Tenderers may submit for all or one of the categories but MUST as a minimum be able to supply the basket of goods as stated as well as other ranges of similar products. Category 1 - Benches Range of outdoor seating to include junior, picnic and arc benches in a variety of materials and sizes A recycled range can be offered where applicable. Category 2 - Outdoor Tables To include junior, adult, compact and picnic tables in a range of materials and sizes Category 3 - Noticeboards A range of Noticeboards to include single and double sided, post or wall mounted in a variety of sizes and colours

Early Years Furniture

This Lot relates to the supply of Early Years Furniture this will include a range of Cloakroom furniture, tables/chairs, storage, soft furnishings, sleep and changing areas, zones/room areas and outdoor. This will cover a range of sizes, materials, products and colours within the categories listed. This LOT is divided into 6 Categories as labelled below. Tenderers may submit for all or one of the categories but MUST as a minimum be able to supply the basket of goods as stated as well as other ranges of similar products. Category 1 - Cloakroom Furniture A range of early years cloakroom furniture including peg units, free standing and wall mountable cubby units, storage benches for shoes and bags and welly storage wall mounted and mobile. Category 2 - Tables and Chairs A range of tables to include height adjustable and fixed height in various shapes and sizes along with early years chairs and low teacher chairs. Chair and table sets. Category 3 - Storage A range of storage to include shelf, kinder, easy access, mobile, open and book and tray storage. Available in a variety of finishes and materials Category 4 - Soft Furnishings A range of soft sofas, chairs, bean bags and cushions. To also include early year themed mats Category 5 - Sleep & Changing A range of sleep pods, sleep mats and sleep mat storage. Baby changing units both mobile and with steps. Dropside cots and evacuation cots. All in various shapes, colours, sizes and materials. Category 6 - Outdoor Furniture A range of storage sheds and benches, tables and activity tables, chairs and story telling chairs, benches and table & chair and table & bench sets

Hire Furniture

KCS requires to offer a furniture hire service to its customers with a varied range of products. This range of products should include but not be limited to exam chairs and tables, banqueting products and lecture options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b015
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027586-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent County Council (t/a KCS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
35
Supplier Names

Advanced Moulds Limited

BGRP Ltd (Trading as Eden Learning Spaces)

Bates Office Services Ltd

Churchfield Education Products Limited

Combined Office Interiors Ltd

Community Products (UK) Limited

Creating Classrooms Ltd

Dams Furniture Limited

Directive Office Ltd

Emergent Crown Contract Office Furnishings Limited

Foams 4 Sports Ltd

Gopak Ltd

Gratnells Ltd

H Grossman Ltd t/a Kit for Kids

Hille Educational Products Ltd

KI UK Ltd

Kinnarps UK Ltd

LeisureBench Ltd

Link 51 (Whittan Industrail Ltd)

Marmax Products Ltd

Metalliform Holdings Ltd

Metroplan Ltd

Mike Miller Associates Ltd t/a Twoey

Millar West Ltd

Mogo Direct Ltd

Monarch Acoustics Limited T/A Monarch Education Furniture

POF LIMITED t/a Project Office Furniture

Portsdown Office Ltd

Profile Education Limited

Sico Europe Ltd

Spaceforme Limited

Spaceright Europe Ltd

Titan Furniture UK ltd

Wagstaff Bros Ltd trading as Wagstaff Interiors Group

Willowbrook Education Ltd

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