Working from Home Furniture Framework

SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)

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Tender

17 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland, known as the Care Inspectorate, is currently in the tender stage for their "Working from Home Furniture Framework" project. This public procurement aims to establish a single supplier framework for delivering, installing, collecting, and storing office furniture such as desks, chairs, and monitor arms for home office use. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and it is classified under the industry category of social protection with CPV code 39130000, indicating goods provision. The tender covers the UKM region, including delivery to specific locations as needed. Relevant submissions should be made electronically via Public Contracts Scotland, with the closing date set for 8th July 2026 at 17:00 BST. Successful execution of the framework could extend for up to four years, including renewal options.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying and managing home office furniture logistics. Companies specializing in furniture provision, transportation, and storage, particularly those experienced in framework agreements, would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Moreover, the projected value of the framework is approximately £140,000, which reflects an anticipated budgeting outlook subject to actual requirements, allowing vendors to align their service provisions accordingly. The open procedure allows for broad competition, encouraging diverse businesses to participate and potentially secure a long-term contract with a reputable public entity, facilitating further expansion in the government sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Working from Home Furniture Framework

Notice Description

The Care Inspectorate seeks to appoint a single supplier framework to deliver, install, collect and store desks, chairs and monitor arms to and from staffs homes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Care Inspectorate seeks to appoint a single supplier framework to deliver, install, collect and store desks, chairs and monitor arms to and from staffs homes.. The proposed value of this framework is based on anticipated requirement but will be dependent upon actual requirement and therefore cannot be determined at this time.

Renewal: This framework may be extended by two (2) x twelve (12) month extension options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834861
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558140
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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