--- title: "SC230039 - Ergonomic Office Furniture and Equipment - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6edb9978-5c13-4086-8c83-694e2921ee19" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6edb9978-5c13-4086-8c83-694e2921ee19" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6edb9978-5c13-4086-8c83-694e2921ee19.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6edb9978-5c13-4086-8c83-694e2921ee19.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-23" --- # SC230039 - Ergonomic Office Furniture and Equipment - Market Engagement Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6edb9978-5c13-4086-8c83-694e2921ee19 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6edb9978-5c13-4086-8c83-694e2921ee19) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6edb9978-5c13-4086-8c83-694e2921ee19.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council is planning a tender process titled "SC230039 - Ergonomic Office Furniture and Equipment - Market Engagement" in the Office and computing machinery industry category. The engagement end date for this planning phase is set for 6th February 2024. The tender aims to procure Display Screen Equipment, Ergonomic Equipment, and related services through a competitive process anticipated in the first quarter of 2024. This tender by Kent County Council presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises to provide specialist assessments, enablement services, and a variety of ergonomic products. Businesses that offer ergonomic chairs, sit/stand desks, ergonomic mice and keyboards, among other products, with delivery, installation, and support services would be ideal candidates to compete for this tender. ## Notice The Council are considering our future arrangements for procuring Display Screen Equipment (DSE), Ergonomic Equipment and related services as required from preferred suppliers. This service is being commissioned on behalf of the Health and Safety Team in the Deputy Chief Executive's Department. We wish to engage with suppliers to understand the supply market and how best to move forward. We would like to invite any interested suppliers to express an interest through the Kent Business Portal. We will contact you individually to assist in our research in understanding the market, pending an anticipated competitive tender process in the first quarter of 2024. We understand that providers may not be able to provide all of the required elements, but we invite interested parties to include details of which of the following three elements, or sub elements within them, that your organisation can provide with your expressions of interest: 1. The supplier(s) should offer a comprehensive package of specialist assessments including vehicle assessments. Timely detailed reports, with recommendations, should be given to the individual and manager. They should also offer both remote and face to face DSE assessments. 2. Enablement services should also be provided including ADHD screening, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) screening and workplace needs assessments. Assistive technology is also required for people with dyslexia, dyscalculia, visual impairments or hearing problems. The supplier(s) should also be able to provide advice and information, technical help, and a support line. 3. The supplier(s) should be able to provide a variety of ergonomic products including, but not limited to: a. ergonomic chairs - range of including fully adjustable, specialist and bariatric b. sit/stand desks and platforms c. ergonomic mice and keyboards d. monitor arms and stands e. document holders f. laptop stands g. writing slopes h. posture supports - foot, leg, wrist rests and lumbar support i. screen colour overlays j. bags and backpacks The supplier(s) should offer chair and desk delivery with installation, set up and support. The products should be delivered within 14 days, have a trial period and 30 days returns policy. If you are interested, please express your interest on the Kent Business Portal and submit information on the elements you are able to provide, by 6pm on Tuesday 6th February 2024. Link: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ Reference: SC230039 and DN708036 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec160b6d-1897-4b65-b45f-7123c558b18b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Feb 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 39130000 - Office furniture ## Release History - 23 Jan 2024 at 10:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec160b6d-1897-4b65-b45f-7123c558b18b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec160b6d-1897-4b65-b45f-7123c558b18b 23rd January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d9fc89a4-d7b9-ee11-8127-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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