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title: "CA18332 - Pre-Market Engagement: Supply and Delivery of Furniture and Furnishings for the Business Hub"
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published: "2026-08-11"
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# CA18332 - Pre-Market Engagement: Supply and Delivery of Furniture and Furnishings for the Business Hub

Buyer: BEDFORD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57bc666e-4619-4538-945d-0ebf8d4a6b99

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## Summary

Bedford College is conducting a pre-market engagement for the upcoming supply and delivery of furniture and furnishings for its Business Hub. This process is in the planning stage, with an early engagement notice published on 11th August 2026 and set to conclude by 11th November 2026. The procurement process follows the tender initiation type under the Goods category, specifically focused on furniture, as classified under the CPV codes 39100000 and 39130000. The engagement exercise involves obtaining market intelligence and indicative quotations, set to be delivered across various regions including the United Kingdom and other specified territories and locales. The estimated contract value is £9,000.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and distribution of furniture, particularly office furniture, to engage with a growing educational institution in the United Kingdom. Companies capable of delivering quality furnishings within the specified geographic regions have the potential to establish or expand their footprint in the educational sector, leveraging this engagement as a gateway to future opportunities. To participate, vendors need to be registered or register on the MultiQuote platform, serving both as a portal for engagement and to facilitate any queries related to this procurement process.

## Notice

Bedford College is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to obtain indicative quotations and market intelligence for the proposed Business Hub project. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18332. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18332 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e71884-0a0e-4628-b57e-ce2c5a69d002 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD COLLEGE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39100000 - Furniture
- 39130000 - Office furniture

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 10:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e71884-0a0e-4628-b57e-ce2c5a69d002

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e71884-0a0e-4628-b57e-ce2c5a69d002
  11th August 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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