--- title: "282_18 Office Furniture" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-af84f92a-faa9-4043-8338-42ad779f0373" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af84f92a-faa9-4043-8338-42ad779f0373" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af84f92a-faa9-4043-8338-42ad779f0373.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af84f92a-faa9-4043-8338-42ad779f0373.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2017-08-01" --- # 282_18 Office Furniture Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af84f92a-faa9-4043-8338-42ad779f0373 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af84f92a-faa9-4043-8338-42ad779f0373) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af84f92a-faa9-4043-8338-42ad779f0373.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "282_18 Office Furniture" is being conducted by Espo, a Central Purchasing Body based in Leicester, England. The contract involves the supply and delivery of various types of office furniture, including desks, chairs, and storage solutions, with delivery expected to occur nationally to public bodies throughout the UK. This tender is currently in the active stage, with a closing date for tender submissions set for 12:00 noon on 08 September 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £16,000,000 and it falls under the category of goods, specifically furniture (including office furniture). The framework agreement may be extended for up to an additional 24 months following its initial term, which runs from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2020. This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the office furniture sector, particularly those capable of delivering and installing furniture supplies directly to a range of public bodies, such as local authorities, educational institutions, and health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete for this tender, as the procurement process is structured to accommodate diverse suppliers and foster competition within the market. Companies with expertise in bespoke office furniture solutions and those prepared to engage directly with public sector clients would be particularly well-suited for this opportunity. ## Notice The supply and delivery of office furniture including operator chairs, desks, storage, meeting room furniture, screens, break out and steel storage for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 1 - Office Furniture - Dealing Direct Supply. The supply, delivery and installation of a comprehensive range of office furniture including desks, chairs, screens, storage, break-out and steel storage direct to individual customer establishments. Delivery is to be available nationally and customers will deal directly with the awarded suppliers. Lot No: 2 - Smart Buy Office Furniture (Including Steel Storage). The supply, delivery and installation of Smart Buy office furniture for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 3 - Office Furniture - Standard Ranges. The supply, delivery and installation of office furniture for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 4 - Breakout Furniture. The supply, delivery and installation of breakout furniture for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 5 - Steel Storage. The supply, delivery and installation of steel storage furniture for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 08/09/2017 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '282_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 08/09/2017 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19745395-b317-4130-989b-a71c608664b2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 1 Aug 2017 at 13:23 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19745395-b317-4130-989b-a71c608664b2 - 1 Aug 2017 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56d75a3f-7957-44cc-a87a-d2e3cf8897f3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19745395-b317-4130-989b-a71c608664b2 1st August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56d75a3f-7957-44cc-a87a-d2e3cf8897f3 1st August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastmidstenders.org East Mids Tenders ## Notice URLs - http://www.espo.org - http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal - https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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