--- title: "SOL - Discretionary Crisis Fund - White Goods, Pre-paid meter top ups & Furniture" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9154399-c5fd-41d9-bf21-c03069451f82" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9154399-c5fd-41d9-bf21-c03069451f82" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9154399-c5fd-41d9-bf21-c03069451f82.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9154399-c5fd-41d9-bf21-c03069451f82.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE" published: "2021-01-26" --- # SOL - Discretionary Crisis Fund - White Goods, Pre-paid meter top ups & Furniture Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9154399-c5fd-41d9-bf21-c03069451f82 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9154399-c5fd-41d9-bf21-c03069451f82) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9154399-c5fd-41d9-bf21-c03069451f82.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Solihull Council, specifically the Income & Awards department, which is seeking suppliers for the "SOL - Discretionary Crisis Fund - White Goods, Pre-paid meter top ups & Furniture" tender. This initiative is focused on providing essential items to customers facing financial hardship. The procurement is classified under the goods category and is structured into three separate lots: Lot 1 for pre-paid meter top up vouchers, Lot 2 for delivery and installation of basic white goods, and Lot 3 for furniture supply and installation. The tender period ends on 23rd February 2021, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and last until 31st March 2027. Solihull is located in the United Kingdom and the procurement method is an open procedure, indicating that all interested parties can submit bids. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in supply and installation of domestic appliances and furniture, particularly those that cater to vulnerable populations. Companies that provide white goods and related services, such as installation and warranty management, are well-positioned to compete. Given the focus on social responsibility, businesses that can demonstrate their capability to serve communities in financial distress will likely be favoured. This initiative not only supports public welfare but also allows SMEs to seek growth through participation in public contracts. ## Notice Solihull Council, Income & Awards operates a discretionary crisis grant scheme for customers who present in financial hardship. This scheme provides basic white goods, furniture and pre-paid meter top ups to help customers resolve their immediate crisis and live independently in the community. This procurement will be split into three lots, bidders are able to submit a bid for 1, 2 or all 3 lots. The lots are broken down as follows: Lot 1 - Supply of pre-paid meter top up codes / vouchers in order to credit vulnerable customer's gas and electricity. Lot 2 - Supply, delivery and installation of basic white goods (cookers, fridge freezers) Lot 3 - Supply, delivery and installation of furniture with warranties to enable vulnerable customers to move into settled accommodation and live independently in the community. Additional information: www.csw-jets.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91aad79c-567f-4f4a-a0ea-f6a69513ce6b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2027 | | 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE | | Locality | SOLIHULL | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B91 3QB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | St Alphege | | Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 39140000 - Domestic furniture - 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies - 39700000 - Domestic appliances - 39710000 - Electrical domestic appliances - 39713200 - Clothes-washing and drying machines - 39720000 - Non-electric domestic appliances ## Release History - 26 Jan 2021 at 13:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91aad79c-567f-4f4a-a0ea-f6a69513ce6b - 25 Jan 2021 at 21:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91aad79c-567f-4f4a-a0ea-f6a69513ce6b - 25 Jan 2021 at 21:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91aad79c-567f-4f4a-a0ea-f6a69513ce6b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91aad79c-567f-4f4a-a0ea-f6a69513ce6b 26th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/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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