Award

Provision of Specialist Office Equipment

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Nov 2021 at 10:44

Tender

15 Jul 2021 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Social Security Scotland, focuses on the "Provision of Specialist Office Equipment" within the goods category. This tender involves two lots, the first for ergonomic specialist office chairs and the second for ergonomic workstation accessories, intended for locations throughout Scotland. The procurement stage is currently active, with an open procedure being utilised. The tender period concluded on 23rd August 2021, following which contracts valued at £250,000 each were awarded to Back Care Solutions Ltd for both lots on 22nd October 2021.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in ergonomic furniture and related services, particularly those based in Scotland to support local economic development. The tender has a community benefits requirement, which includes delivering webinars and workshops on preventative measures for musculoskeletal issues, thus creating potential for businesses to engage with the community. Additionally, firms that offer apprenticeship opportunities or have experience in providing installation and maintenance services may find this an advantageous tender to pursue.

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Notice Title

Provision of Specialist Office Equipment

Notice Description

Two lots for the supply and related services - first lot is ergonomic specialist office chairs, second lot is ergonomic workstation accessories

Lot Information

Provision of ergonomic specialist office chairs

The provision of ergonomic specialist chairs, including installation, maintenance and all other related services

Renewal: Extension options of 2 x 12 month periods

Provision of Ergonomic workstation accessories

Provision of ergonomic workstation accessories required following Display Screen Equipment assessment. Support services also required including guidance, installation and any other related services

Renewal: Extension options of 2 x 12 month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c854
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027791-2021
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture

30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies

30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers

39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts

39113700 - Footrests

39121000 - Desks and tables

50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of furniture

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

51620000 - Installation services of office equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 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
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Agnesann McPhelim
Contact Email
agnesann.mcphelim@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412425913

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1QE
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BACK CARE SOLUTIONS

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