Planning

Furniture, Appliances and Household Goods

GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP

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Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined is initiated by Great Places Housing Group, a sub-central government public authority located in Manchester, United Kingdom. This process relates to a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice for supplying furniture, appliances, and household goods across its domestic properties and communal schemes in regions like Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and South Yorkshire. Having entered the planning stage as of 17th April 2026, suppliers are invited to respond to an online survey by 1st May 2026. This engagement aims to explore key objectives such as delivery methods, carbon mitigation, and customer service capabilities. While this exercise is voluntary and not a prerequisite for future bidding, it offers an avenue to understand potential market interests before the formal tender, tentatively slated for notice publication on 29th May 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses to expand into a lucrative market supplying home goods valued at approximately £300k annually, including contract-standard furniture, kitchen appliances, and customer service solutions. SMEs are encouraged to participate, particularly those offering environmentally friendly disposal services and efficient delivery systems. With an annual gross contract value estimated at £1,500,000, businesses competent in managing large-scale installations and supply chain operations will find this engagement beneficial, fostering strategic growth for companies with regional expertise and advanced logistical solutions.

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Notice Title

Furniture, Appliances and Household Goods

Notice Description

Great Places Housing Group is responsible for over 26,000 homes and properties across the North West and South Yorkshire. This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) UK2 Notice is issued for research and engagement purposes. We are seeking input from potential providers who supply, deliver and install contract standard Furniture, Appliances and Household Goods to Great Places domestic properties and communal schemes, removing old items in the most environmentally friendly way possible. The intended scope may include: * Bedroom - Beds * Bedroom Furniture * Linen * Living / Dining Room Furniture * Dinnerware * Kitchenware * Kitchen white goods * Small electricals * Household items * Starter packs * Services * Delivery The contract will cover properties located in Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and South Yorkshire. Please note that this scope is indicative and subject to change. Estimated Value: Approximately PS300k (inc. VAT) per annum.

Planning Information

The objectives of this PME are to understand: (1) Deliveries (2) Carbon mitigation (3) Customer service and resolutions (4) Supplier interest and experience We invite suppliers to complete an online survey, accessible via desktop or mobile: https://forms.office.com/e/KDSH7naHCx The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous by default, but you may leave your contact details if you wish to be notified when the tender is published. Respondents must declare any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest. Deadline for responses: 12:00 1st May 2026 Great Places reserves the right to extend this deadline at its discretion. Great Places reserves the right to conduct additional preliminary market engagement notice not described in this notice to help meet the objectives of the PME. This notice is issued in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023 and is for preliminary market engagement only. It is not a call for competition. Participation in this exercise is voluntary and not a prerequisite for bidding in any future procurement. The formal tender process will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and associated regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06858d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035311-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

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

45421153 - Installation of built-in furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M21 7QP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Chorlton Park
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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