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Refugee Resettlement Programme Furnishings, Household Items and Fittings Contract

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2025 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has concluded the contracting process for its "Refugee Resettlement Programme Furnishings, Household Items and Fittings Contract," focusing on aiding the resettlement of refugees in Kent. This procurement involves the provision of services related to furnishings and household goods under the industry category of furniture and community services. The contract was signed on 6th June 2025, and is set to commence from 9th June 2025, through to 31st March 2028. Located in Maidstone, the Kent County Council operates within the UKJ45 region, a sub-central government authority. The awarded contract falls under the "award" stage with the supplier company being Focus Furnishing, based in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the furnishings and household goods industry, particularly those with capabilities in community services and furnishings supply. The contract is valued at £153,900 (excluding VAT), offering substantial business growth prospects over the three-year period, from June 2025 to March 2028. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering furniture and household items for communal and residential settings may find this contract particularly beneficial. Focus Furnishing, the successful supplier, exemplifies the kind of business that can leverage such opportunities to expand its market presence and fulfil government-funded programmes.

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Notice Title

Refugee Resettlement Programme Furnishings, Household Items and Fittings Contract

Notice Description

To supply and install furnishings, household items and fittings for homes provided to refugees relocating to Kent under government funded resettlement schemes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055232
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034572-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£153,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOCUS FURNISHING

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