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title: "282_18 Office Furniture"
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# 282_18 Office Furniture

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4eaebb4-5a5b-4333-ba31-593ba9c73a7f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "282_18 Office Furniture" is managed by ESPO, a central purchasing body located in Leicester, England. This framework agreement is centred around the supply and delivery of various types of office furniture, including desks, operator chairs, and storage solutions. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a total estimated value of £16 million. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2020, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. The closing date for submission of tenders was noon on 8th September 2017, making the procurement stage an award update as of 5th December 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the office furniture industry, particularly those that offer comprehensive office solutions and related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Suitable candidates include manufacturers and suppliers of office furniture who can manage direct deliveries to public bodies across the UK, such as local authorities and educational establishments. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses gain valuable contracts and foster growth in a competitive market.

## 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/22688e6b-f8bb-4a8c-8b2d-c065fd4468bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | 4 Jul 2017 |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2017 |
| 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 | £16,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | AMARYLLIS GROUP; BATES OFFICE SERVICES; COMBINED OFFICE INTERIORS LIMITED (COI; ELM WORKSPACE; EMERGENT CROWN CONTRACT OFFICE FURNISHINGS; EVERTAUT; FLEXIFORM BUSINESS FURNITURE; LEICESTER OFFICE FURNISHERS; LISMARK OFFICE PRODUCTS; MILLAR WEST; OFFICE UPDATE; PORTSDOWN OFFICE; REDS10 (UK; SABER OFFICE FURNITURE |

## 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
- 39100000 - Furniture

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2018 at 16:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22688e6b-f8bb-4a8c-8b2d-c065fd4468bf
- 1 Aug 2017 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22688e6b-f8bb-4a8c-8b2d-c065fd4468bf
- 14 Jun 2017 at 08:56 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c82d600-242a-43f9-b543-789c38b1a61d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22688e6b-f8bb-4a8c-8b2d-c065fd4468bf
  1st August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c82d600-242a-43f9-b543-789c38b1a61d
  14th June 2017 - Future 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

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