Tender

Provision of White Goods, Beds, Household Furniture Supplier

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 10:42

PlanningUpdate

14 Apr 2026 at 10:39

Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is actively seeking providers for a significant procurement opportunity titled "Provision of White Goods, Beds, Household Furniture Supplier". The process, currently at the tender stage, is open for electronic submissions via the Bucks In-Tend portal and falls within the 'services' procurement category. This open procedure involves the supply, delivery, installation, and disposal of essential household items and vouchers aimed at supporting low-income families within the community. The procurement runs under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54 and totals a contract value of £1,649,000 for Lot 1, scheduled to commence from 1st July 2026 to 10th June 2029. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 on 14th May 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 24th April 2026.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in domestic appliances, furniture, repair, and maintenance services to expand into a crucial sector aimed at community support and resilience. It is particularly well-suited for organisations with capabilities in quality delivery and installation services, as well as those capable of managing cash-out solutions and voucher system operations. With suitability marked for SMEs and VCSEs, this procurement can enhance business growth while contributing to the local community's welfare. Focusing on quality and financial evaluations, Buckinghamshire Council prioritises efficiency and impactful service delivery conducive to businesses adept in comprehensive logistics and support services.

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Notice Title

Provision of White Goods, Beds, Household Furniture Supplier

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council will be receiving PS4.6 million from the Crisis & Resilience Fund (CRF) from April 2026, increasing to PS4.8 million in Year 3. This funding forms a three-year programme running from April 2026 to March 2029, designed to support low-income households who experience financial shocks and to strengthen financial resilience within Buckinghamshire's communities. A key element of the programme is the Crisis Payment offer, through which the Council must provide timely and practical support to residents facing acute financial pressure or at risk of entering crisis. Support may include provision of material essentials where households lack access to them, such as food, heating, shelter, white goods, beds, and essential furniture, or access to vital utilities such as water or energy services. The cause or preventability of the crisis does not affect eligibility. To deliver this support effectively, Buckinghamshire Council intends to procure a provider for the supply, delivery, installation, disconnection (where applicable), and disposal/recycling of: * White goods * Beds/ mattresses/ bedding * Furniture Additionally: * Food and clothing vouchers * Cash out solutions such as Post Office and/or PayPoint.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033678-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

39140000 - Domestic furniture

39143100 - Bedroom furniture

39700000 - Domestic appliances

50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 10 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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