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Local Welfare Furniture Provision

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

02 Sep 2022 at 07:14

Tender

06 Jun 2022 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has recently completed a tender process for the provision of local welfare furniture. This initiative aims to assist vulnerable individuals in meeting their subsistence needs by providing second-hand furniture and household items. The buying organisation, Sandwell Council, is focused on reducing inequality and poverty within the community. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, with the selected supplier being a charity registered through the Charities Commission. The total contract value is £928,000, and the contract was signed on 30th August 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses registered as charities to engage with Sandwell Council and support vulnerable residents in living independently. Companies involved in the provision of domestic furniture and household items are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract period for this tender is from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2026, offering a stable opportunity for business growth and social impact. Businesses interested in this tender should note the specific requirements outlined by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council to align with the council's principles and objectives.

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Notice Title

Local Welfare Furniture Provision

Notice Description

Local Welfare Provision is provided in Sandwell for the purpose of assisting vulnerable people in meeting their needs for subsistence where they are unable to meet their immediate short-term needs or where they require assistance to maintain their independence within the community. This aligns to Sandwell Council's key principals of tackling inequality and reducing poverty. A significant element of the scheme is to provide second hand furniture and household items in order to support vulnerable residents to live independently. The Council currently engages with voluntary sector organisations who deliver these items on behalf of the Council. The selected supplier is registered as a charity through the Charities Commission or equivalent.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Local Welfare Provision is provided in Sandwell for the purpose of assisting vulnerable people in meeting their needs for subsistence where they are unable to meet their immediate short-term needs or where they require assistance to maintain their independence within the community. This aligns to Sandwell Council's key principals of tackling inequality and reducing poverty. A significant element of the scheme is to provide second hand furniture and household items in order to support vulnerable residents to live independently. The Council currently engages with voluntary sector organisations who deliver these items on behalf of the Council. The selected supplier must be registered as a charity through the Charities Commission or equivalent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034358
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024558-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

39140000 - Domestic furniture

39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment

39200000 - Furnishing

39700000 - Domestic appliances

39710000 - Electrical domestic appliances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£928,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Neil Whitehouse
Contact Email
neil_whitehouse@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROVISION HOUSE (FORMERLY LOAVES N FISHES

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