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# Procurement Hub - Furniture & Furnishings Framework

Buyer: PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9027e6f-e35f-4ee8-976f-b35c46f664d2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Procurement Hub - Furniture & Furnishings Framework" has been managed by Places for People Group Limited, based in Preston, UK. This completed tender falls under the industry category of furniture, furnishings, and domestic appliances (excluding lighting), with the procurement stage currently at the Award phase as of 24th April 2025. The contract framework is valued at £40,000,000 and is divided into five Lots covering various needs from social living to office furniture. The open procurement method was used, with the tender period concluded on 8th April 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st May 2025 and will run until 30th April 2029, with goods delivery extending to the UK and international locations including British Overseas Territories and Europe. 

This tender presents substantial opportunities for various businesses, particularly those in the furniture manufacturing and supply sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability provisions outlined in the framework. Companies involved in producing or distributing a diverse range of furniture and furnishings, especially those capable of catering to long-term residential, short-term accommodation, and office needs, will find this framework beneficial for business growth. The awarded suppliers, such as Furniture Resource Centre Limited and David Phillips Furniture Limited, demonstrate the opportunity's relevance for both SMEs and larger businesses interested in penetrating or expanding in the public sector furniture supply chain.

## Notice

The service to be primarily conducted under the Furniture and Furnishings Framework is the supply of furniture for communal living areas, bedrooms and office spaces. To include armchairs, mattresses, sofas, drawers, dining tables, wardrobes, tables and chairs. In addition, accessories and soft furnishings, typically purchased are kitchen accessories, bedding, curtains, blinds, wall art, towels, lamps and small electricals. This list is not exhaustive and is intended as a guide to the typical furniture required. The furniture required can be broadly defined into a few categories; furniture suitable for long term tenancies such as sheltered accommodation and older person schemes, short term tenancies such as supported and student accommodation, along with office furniture. As the framework is also available to the wider public sector the providers must also be able to supply residential furniture suitable for use outside of the housing sector such as Govt departments, local authority, care and the NHS. The framework is divided into 5 Lots: *Lot 1 - Social/Supported Living *Lot 2 - Sheltered Accommodation *Lot 3 - Student Accommodation *Lot 4 - Office Furniture *Lot 5 - Multi Discipline

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18247251-1191-4a4f-a77a-3c42dfd8aabc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000,000 |
| 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 | PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Ashton |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | BANNER GROUP; BARONS (FYLDE COAST SUPPLIES; DAVID PHILLIPS FURNITURE; FMS INTERIOR SERVICES; FURNITURE RESOURCE CENTRE; GRESHAM OFFICE FURNITURE; UNDERLEY FURNISHINGS LIMITED (T/A FURNISHED HOMES |

## 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

- 24 Apr 2025 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18247251-1191-4a4f-a77a-3c42dfd8aabc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18247251-1191-4a4f-a77a-3c42dfd8aabc
  24th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=943455283
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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