--- title: "The Provision of Furniture and Related Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-889b3e89-2d36-4854-b555-374c3983b23d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-889b3e89-2d36-4854-b555-374c3983b23d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-889b3e89-2d36-4854-b555-374c3983b23d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-889b3e89-2d36-4854-b555-374c3983b23d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES" published: "2017-12-15" --- # The Provision of Furniture and Related Services Buyer: FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-889b3e89-2d36-4854-b555-374c3983b23d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-889b3e89-2d36-4854-b555-374c3983b23d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-889b3e89-2d36-4854-b555-374c3983b23d.json) ## Summary The Further Education Colleges in Solihull are conducting a tender titled "The Provision of Furniture and Related Services", focused on supplying durable and aesthetically designed furniture for educational and business use. This procurement falls under the goods category within the furniture industry. The tender process is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 22 January 2018. The contract is expected to begin in July 2018 and will last for three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension based on performance. The procurement method used is a selective restricted procedure above the threshold. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in furniture supply and related services, particularly those that offer high-durability solutions suitable for educational environments. Companies involved in the design and installation of furniture, including modular and conference-room options, would be well-suited to bid on this contract. The emphasis on reducing the whole life cost of products and the requirement for suppliers to provide design layouts further highlights the potential for innovative businesses to demonstrate their value proposition in this competitive tendering process. ## Notice Furniture is required for educational and business use and must be capable of withstanding the heavy wear and tear typical of a FE environment. Durability, comfort and aesthetic design are of equal importance. A priority of the College is the reduction of the whole life cost - demonstration of how this has been achieved within other contracts should be detailed within the experience section. The chosen supplier will be required to provide free of charge design layout drawings in pdf or compatible format. A refresh programme is conducted throughout the year consisting of a full range of furniture requirements, smaller orders are placed throughout the year according to demand. Requirements include but are not limited to; fully welded tables, operator chairs, stacking chairs, lockers, tambour units, white boards, notice boards, leather effect settees and other soft seating. Please refer to the specification / pricing matrix for further details. All figures and Order details are provided as an indication of potential usage which are subject to change and should in no way be taken as a guarantee of future work. While the contract will make provision for the inclusion of project requirements the College reserve the right to exclude specialised requirements from the contract to ensure that the College obtains best value. The proposed contract is for a fixed period of 3 years options to extend for a further 1 year subject to satisfactory performance and a benchmark of applicable rates/performance. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82a6b23-1ecd-4821-b8ee-51e33a635953 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES | | Locality | WEST MIDLAND | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B91 1BS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | Olton | | Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 39100000 - Furniture - 39130000 - Office furniture - 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment - 39151000 - Miscellaneous furniture - 39151300 - Modular furniture - 39153000 - Conference-room furniture - 39155000 - Library furniture - 39156000 - Lounge and reception-area furniture - 39160000 - School furniture - 39180000 - Laboratory furniture - 45421153 - Installation of built-in furniture - 50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of furniture - 79934000 - Furniture design services ## Release History - 15 Dec 2017 at 18:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82a6b23-1ecd-4821-b8ee-51e33a635953 - 15 Dec 2017 at 18:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82a6b23-1ecd-4821-b8ee-51e33a635953 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b82a6b23-1ecd-4821-b8ee-51e33a635953 15th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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