{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a39c-2026-05-26T13:39:45+01:00", "date": "2026-05-26T13:39:45+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a39c", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PLWG-8829-BHLR", "name": "PROSPER", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PLWG-8829-BHLR" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "Cobalt Business Exchange", "locality": "Newcastle upon Tyne", "postalCode": "NE28 9NZ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKC22" }, "contactPoint": { "name": "Rebecca Griggs", "email": "rebecca.griggs@prosper.uk.com", "telephone": "+44 1912805665" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "http://prosper.uk.com/", "classifications": [ { "id": "publicUndertaking", "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "description": "Public undertaking" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-PPON-PLWG-8829-BHLR", "name": "PROSPER" }, "planning": { "milestones": [ { "id": "engagement", "type": "engagement", "description": "The submission deadline for the Request for Information (RFI) is shown below A Request for Information (RFI) in this case is where Prosper are at an early stage in development of its proposals but prior to formulating any formal procurement opportunity, seeks input from the market as to what might be the most potentially attractive way of packaging and scoping a future procurement opportunity, and to explore potential solutions and refine requirements. The exercise will also provide an opportunity for Prosper to obtain insight into the likely level of interest in a proposed framework from the market. The RFI for Supply & Distribution of Kitchens Framework is available on the Proactis ProContract eTendering Portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/register). Please refer to instructions below on how to express your interest. The RFI is available within a Public Message for this opportunity on the Portal and suppliers should follow the instructions for completing the RFI as captured within the Public Message. To ensure that equal treatment principles are upheld, any information provided by the market that PROSPER deems to be non-confidential or commercially sensitive which shapes our procurement process, proposed route and any refinements will be shared as part of the tender process, including details of the process and outcomes. Potential bidders will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this RFI. Potential bidders must also note that a response to this notice does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this or any future procurement that Prosper may conduct, nor that Prosper will procure any such supply and services or accept any proposals offered. All organisations intending to submit a bid for opportunities published under the Procurement Act 2023 must also be registered on the Central Digital Platform and any which are not will be unable to submit responses. For further details on the Procurement Act, including registration on the Central Digital Platform can be found as follows: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers For all Prosper procurements, including this Supply & Distribution of Kitchens Framework, registration will also be required on Proactis ProContract e-Tendering System. (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login) To access the Request for Information Go to the Proactis ProContract Portal https://procontract.due-north.com/register 1) Register (if not already registered on ProContract) 2) Click 'Find Opportunities' link on the Recently added opportunities bar 3) On Left hand side use the dropdown under Organisations and select PROSPER 4) The current opportunities available will be displayed. 5) Click on the title of Supply & Distribution of Kitchens Framework 6) Click 'Login and Register interest in this opportunity' Once you have expressed an interest, open this opportunity from the Activity dashboard. Please access the Messages area for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation. Follow the instructions contained within the message to submit your response to the RFI. Any questions or clarifications relating to this pre market engagement should also be submitted to PROSPER using the Message facility.", "dueDate": "2026-06-02T23:59:59+01:00", "status": "scheduled" } ], "documents": [ { "id": "048781-2026", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048781-2026", "datePublished": "2026-05-26T13:39:45+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "tender": { "id": "DN817168", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "Supply & Distribution of Kitchens Framework", "description": "PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT (PME) NOTICIFICATION - This is not a call for competition as THE TENDER DOCUMENTATION IS NOT YET AVAILABLE. PLEASE ACCESS THE MESSAGES SECTION ON THE ACTIVITY DASHBOARD (ONCE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST HAS BEEN COMPLETED) FOR ANY FURTHER COMMUNICATIONS FOR THIS PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT, INCLUDING THE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) DOCUMENTATION AND ASSOCIATED RESPONSE DEADLINE. The Authority seeks to establish a multi-supplier Framework for the Supply & Distribution of Kitchens for use by its Members and other Public Sector Contracting Bodies across the UK. The tender is split into 7 Lots by geographical areas * Lot 1 - North * Lot 2 - Central * Lot 3 - South East * Lot 4 - South West * Lot 5 - Wales * Lot 6 - Scotland * Lot 7 - Northern Ireland For each Lot, the authority seeks to appoint up to 6 suitably qualified Providers able to provide the full requirements.", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "39141000", "description": "Kitchen furniture and equipment" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "39700000", "description": "Domestic appliances" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "44410000", "description": "Articles for the bathroom and kitchen" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 900000000, "amount": 750000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "goods", "aboveThreshold": true, "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2030-08-31T23:59:59+01:00" }, "status": "planning" } ], "communication": { "futureNoticeDate": "2026-06-16T23:59:59+01:00" }, "status": "planning" }, "language": "en" }