--- title: "Signposting and Community Support Service - Furniture and White Goods" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b5bbe6e1-5032-4b1e-9d61-9926b6e1fdb7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5bbe6e1-5032-4b1e-9d61-9926b6e1fdb7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5bbe6e1-5032-4b1e-9d61-9926b6e1fdb7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5bbe6e1-5032-4b1e-9d61-9926b6e1fdb7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-18" --- # Signposting and Community Support Service - Furniture and White Goods Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5bbe6e1-5032-4b1e-9d61-9926b6e1fdb7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5bbe6e1-5032-4b1e-9d61-9926b6e1fdb7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5bbe6e1-5032-4b1e-9d61-9926b6e1fdb7.json) ## Summary The Leicestershire County Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Signposting and Community Support Service - Furniture and White Goods" within the furniture and domestic appliances industry. This tender process is at the planning stage, with submissions accepted until 18 February 2019. The contract is expected to begin on 1 April 2019 and will last for a maximum of three years, potentially extending for up to an additional 24 months. The anticipated budget for this service is up to £130,000 per annum, totalling a maximum of £650,000 over the contract's lifetime. The service is to be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, requiring high-quality refurbished or new furniture and goods for those in hardship situations. This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector organisations (VCSEs) that specialise in providing furniture, domestic appliances, and related services. Businesses that excel in delivering quality goods and services promptly while adhering to regulatory standards will be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. The successful tenderer will be responsible for not only supplying goods but also for managing delivery and installation, making this an excellent opportunity for service-oriented businesses looking to expand their impact and client base within the community support sector. ## Notice Leicestershire County Council invites tenders for the provision of a service to provide good quality refurbished(and where agreed graded/new) furniture and goods and/or services ordered by the Council or an Accredited Partner (including District Councils and Voluntary and Community organisations). The Service will provide ordered goods to people in hardship and crisis (to enable people to move out of temporary accommodation, access tenancies etc.) and comprises a key element of the Signposting and Community Support Service(SCSS). The successful tenderer will provide supplies/services from a catalogue of generically priced items as well as delivery and, where required, installation of these goods/services. Any Catalogue item ordered shall be of a clean and satisfactory quality and fit for purpose and comply with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The Provider shall ensure that Catalogue items ordered are properly packed and secured in such manner as to enable them to reach their destination in good condition. The Service shall be provided within a fixed budget to be set by the Council at the beginning of each financial year. The Provider will work with the Council and Accredited Partners to ensure effective and equitable provision within the set budget. Details of the service requirements and contract performance mechanisms are set out in the service specification. The Council proposes to enter into one Contract for a maximum period of 3 years with the successful Tenderer(Supplier), with the option to extend the contract by up to a further 24 months thereafter. The anticipated value of the Requirements is up to PS130,000 pa. and up to PS650,000 over the potential maximum lifetime of the contract including extensions. Full details of the Council's requirements are available to download from www.eastmidstenders.org ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11eba345-865b-4636-9296-ee775779ec57 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 18 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE3 8RA | | 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 | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## 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 - 18 Jan 2019 at 12:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11eba345-865b-4636-9296-ee775779ec57 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11eba345-865b-4636-9296-ee775779ec57 18th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicestershire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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