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Pre-Market Engagement - Furniture Supply Solutions for Bedford College

Bedford College

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Planning

12 Aug 2026 at 09:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford College is planning a service procurement associated with internal audit, although the published title refers to furniture supply solutions. The stated market engagement seeks information on supplier capability, market capacity, emerging service-delivery models, technology solutions and best-practice approaches for providing internal audit services. The work is categorised as internal audit services (CPV 79212200). Bedford College is the buying organisation, based in Bedford, and the planned service relates to the college. The procurement is described as a service requirement rather than a purchase of physical furniture. Suppliers should therefore assess the detailed future specification carefully, particularly if their business provides internal audit advice, assurance, technology-enabled audit services or related delivery models.

This process is at the planning stage and is not an invitation to tender, request for quotation or commitment to purchase. Bedford College has conducted pre-market engagement to inform its procurement strategy, specification, contract requirements and evaluation methodology. An engagement milestone is scheduled for 19 August 2026, and the buyer expects a future notice on 2 November 2026. The planned contract period is 4 January to 1 March 2027. The published estimated value is £0 gross, with a stated amount of £0 GBP; this reflects the engagement record rather than a confirmed contract value. The planned procurement is below the relevant threshold, and the single lot is currently in planning.

The work is likely to suit internal audit providers, including small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Relevant suppliers should be able to demonstrate capability to deliver internal audit services and explain their capacity to support the college during the planned service period. Bedford College is specifically exploring emerging service-delivery models, technology solutions and best-practice approaches, so businesses with technology-enabled audit methods, innovative operating models or strong sector practice may be well placed to contribute. The pre-market exercise is for information gathering, not bidding. Participation was not required for the later procurement, and the college states that no participant will receive an unfair competitive advantage. Suppliers can use the engagement to prepare for the future competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement - Furniture Supply Solutions for Bedford College

Notice Description

Bedford College is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to gather information from suppliers regarding furniture products and related services. This exercise is for information gathering and market intelligence purposes only and does not constitute a procurement, tender opportunity, invitation to quote, or commitment to purchase. Responses may be used to inform future procurement strategies and requirements.

Planning Information

Bedford College conducted a pre-market engagement exercise to understand supplier capability, market capacity, emerging service delivery models, technology solutions, and best practice approaches for the provision of Internal Audit Services. Information gathered has been used solely to inform the procurement strategy, specification, contract requirements, and evaluation methodology. Participation in the pre-market engagement was not a prerequisite for participating in this procurement and no supplier has been afforded an unfair competitive advantage

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e201
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076511-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 1 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bedford College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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