--- title: "85_24 Folding Tables and Chairs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2913f038-913e-4b4f-ac93-698692dfbeee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2913f038-913e-4b4f-ac93-698692dfbeee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2913f038-913e-4b4f-ac93-698692dfbeee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2913f038-913e-4b4f-ac93-698692dfbeee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2024-02-16" --- # 85_24 Folding Tables and Chairs Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2913f038-913e-4b4f-ac93-698692dfbeee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2913f038-913e-4b4f-ac93-698692dfbeee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2913f038-913e-4b4f-ac93-698692dfbeee.json) ## Summary The procurement process is for the supply of folding tables and chairs under a framework agreement that allows for extension. The buying organisation, Espo, based in LEICESTER, England, has awarded a contract worth £4,560,000 to multiple suppliers. The tender's procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period will start on 1st March 2024 and end on 31st March 2026. This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of chairs, tables, and school furniture. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suited to compete. Interested businesses can register and express interest via the ProContract system to participate in the tendering process. The framework agreement covers public bodies across the UK, including local authorities, educational establishments, central government departments, and emergency services. ## Notice Framework for Supply of folding tables and chairs. Lot 1 - Folding Tables Lot 2 - Plastic Top Folding Tables Lot 3 - Tilt Top Folding Tables Lot 4 - Combined Table and Seat Units Lot 5 - Folding Chairs The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using a credit rating agency. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ec580bc-c267-474a-9f15-c0de66f817d4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Feb 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,560,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £4,560,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | GOPAK; METALLIFORM HOLDINGS; MORLEYS (BICESTER; SICO EUROPE; SPACERIGHT EUROPE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39112000 - Chairs - 39121200 - Tables - 39143210 - Dining tables - 39160000 - School furniture ## Release History - 16 Feb 2024 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ec580bc-c267-474a-9f15-c0de66f817d4 - 6 Sep 2023 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309efd88-9c8a-46e4-a2d4-71e25bf09970 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ec580bc-c267-474a-9f15-c0de66f817d4 16th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309efd88-9c8a-46e4-a2d4-71e25bf09970 6th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '85_24' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed). - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005243-2024 Find a Tender Contract award notice ## Notice URLs - https://www.espo.org/ - https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/ - https://www.espo.org/legal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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