Award

Supply of Soft Furnishings

THE RIVERSIDE GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Oct 2024 at 10:58

Tender

01 Jul 2024 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Riverside Group has completed the procurement process for the supply of soft furnishings to its Care and Support Division. The contract, titled "Supply of Soft Furnishings," falls under the 'goods' category, specifically CPV code 39516100, which includes bedding, towels, bathroom and kitchen essentials. The project, which covers a wide geographical area across the United Kingdom, aims to support over 150 Local Authorities by providing high-quality items for promoting physical and mental wellbeing in various accommodation setups. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Gailarde Ltd on 12th September 2024. The total value of the contract amounts to £291,610. Key quality and price evaluation criteria were used, with a 40% emphasis on quality and a 60% emphasis on price.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in soft furnishings and related products. Companies with strong capabilities in producing high-quality bedding, towels, and essential items for residential and care facilities would find this contract particularly appealing. Specifically, SMEs that can meet the specific needs and compliance requirements of large-scale public procurement will likely benefit. Furthermore, businesses focusing on flame-retardant materials and those that can ensure nationwide delivery will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The process encourages electronic submissions, further streamlining participation for tech-savvy companies.

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Notice Title

Supply of Soft Furnishings

Notice Description

The Riverside Care and Support Division of The Riverside Group works with a diverse range of customers, providing personalised accommodation and support services designed to promote physical and mental wellbeing in Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs). These services cover a wide geographical spread, working with over 150 Local Authorities and we are looking for a supplier who can provide The Riverside Group with Soft Furnishings, including a wide range of bedding and towels to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for our diverse customer base. The items within scope of this contract are as follows: i. Bedding and Bedding Packs, including Flame Retardant; ii. Towels; iii. Bathroom Essentials; iv. Kitchen Essentials.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for the supply of soft furnishing - bedding, bed linen, towels, bathroom essentials and kitchen and laundry essentials - to Riverside Care and Support schemes nation-wide.

Renewal: The contract will have provision to extend for a further 12-month period subject to satisfactory supplier performance at the discretion of The Riverside Group.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0478c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031858-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39516100 - Soft furnishings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£383,608 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£383,608 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£291,610 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20241 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
THE RIVERSIDE GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@riverside.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451110000

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L24 8RF
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Garston
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Garston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAILARDE

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