Planning

Provision of White Goods, Beds, Household Furniture Supplier

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 16:39

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is currently in the planning stages of a public procurement process titled "Provision of White Goods, Beds, Household Furniture Supplier." This procurement relates to the services industry and is aimed at supporting low-income families within Buckinghamshire's communities through the Crisis & Resilience Fund. The procurement is set to run from April 2026 to March 2029 and includes the provision of essential goods such as white goods, beds, and household furniture. The Council plans to utilise an open procedure for this process, with submissions exclusively via the Bucks In-Tend portal by 15th April 2026. Following the tender stage, the award period is expected to conclude by 31st May 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 10th June 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in the supply, delivery, and installation of domestic appliances and furniture. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, as the contract's suitability criteria support their participation. With a substantial contract value, businesses can benefit from establishing a long-term relationship with a sub-central public authority like Buckinghamshire Council. Additionally, the scope for growth is amplified by the inclusion of supplementary offerings such as food and clothing vouchers, and cash out solutions, enhancing the potential for diverse service provision.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012117-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

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
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 10 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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