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title: "Test and Learn Furniture- Phase 3"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3c224198-5c3d-4132-b486-5dc28901a3fa"
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buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
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# Test and Learn Furniture- Phase 3

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c224198-5c3d-4132-b486-5dc28901a3fa

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Test and Learn Furniture - Phase 3" is conducted by H M Revenue & Customs, focusing on the furnishing needs for a new Test & Learn Facility. This initiative falls under the furniture industry category, specifically related to office and domestic furnishings. The procurement was completed through a selective method, utilising the CCS framework RM3812 for direct awards below £20,000. The contract was awarded to Flexiform Business Furniture Limited for £13,359.60. The contract period commenced on 9th July 2018 and will conclude on 8th January 2019, while the tender period ended on 5th July 2018.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in office furniture and related furnishings to collaborate with a government entity. Businesses that have experience with similar projects or prior engagements with public sector clients, like Flexiform, should consider pursuing such opportunities. Engaging in this contract can lead to further projects within the public sector, promoting sustained business growth and a foothold in government contracting.

## Notice

Transformation are creating a Test & Learn Facility to trial the Regional Centre style environment and this furniture is being procured as part of this project. This will allow members of staff to test out and learn about the new furniture that will be fitted into the new reagional centres, this will allow for an eaiser transition and avoid any delays in starting work in the new regional centres. This procurement is going to be a direct award from the CCS framework RM3812 - this framework allows departments to directly award contracts with a value under PS20k.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d686eeaa-9ce5-43bb-b693-8a79a62e51d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2018 - 8 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,359 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,359 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 9LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLEXIFORM BUSINESS FURNITURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2018 at 13:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d686eeaa-9ce5-43bb-b693-8a79a62e51d6
- 9 Jul 2018 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d686eeaa-9ce5-43bb-b693-8a79a62e51d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d686eeaa-9ce5-43bb-b693-8a79a62e51d6
  11th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce657917-4f55-4573-a236-6163c9755a9d
  Contract

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