--- title: "Furniture- fixtures and fittings" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d88b976b-50bb-4438-a69e-c06eb045642c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d88b976b-50bb-4438-a69e-c06eb045642c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d88b976b-50bb-4438-a69e-c06eb045642c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d88b976b-50bb-4438-a69e-c06eb045642c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-03-11" --- # Furniture- fixtures and fittings Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d88b976b-50bb-4438-a69e-c06eb045642c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d88b976b-50bb-4438-a69e-c06eb045642c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d88b976b-50bb-4438-a69e-c06eb045642c.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) is currently in the planning stage of procuring a framework agreement titled "Furniture- fixtures and fittings", aimed at supplying, installing, and delivering furniture and fittings for educational establishments. This procurement falls within the school furniture industry category and is set to encompass a value estimate of £40-60 million over a 48-month period, starting from October 2019 to October 2023. A key milestone to note is the engagement end date, which is scheduled for 17th May 2019, and a market engagement event for potential suppliers is planned for 2nd April 2019 in Derby. This tender represents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in educational furniture, installation, and delivery services. Companies catering to schools, ranging from primary to further education, are encouraged to participate, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their capacity to deliver a variety of furniture solutions. The framework will support centrally funded Free Schools and Priority School Building Programme projects, presenting a lucrative chance for suppliers to establish long-term partnerships with the DfE and expand their market presence. ## Notice The Department for Education (DfE) is looking to procure a framework agreement for the supply, installation and delivery of furniture, and fittings. It is envisaged that the framework agreement will have 3 to 5 suppliers of all items listed below. The framework will be available to all educational establishments from Primary through to Further Education, and Special Educational Needs provision. The framework agreement will primarily be used for all centrally funded Free Schools and Priority School Building Programme capital projects but all schools will be encouraged to call off from this agreement. The DfE is looking for 3 to 5 suppliers who can supply, install and deliver furniture for schools including but not limited to; A range of tables including those suitable for a range of practical activities. A range of seating including stools for practical environments and chairs which are suitable for teaching, office and social environments. A range of loose and fitted storage with shelves or trays Laboratory serviced pedestals containing a range of services (services supplied by others) Fitted benching in both laminated core material and solid laminate with a supporting structure of varying heights A range of shelving suitable for both classroom and storeroom use. The framework will be for a total of 48 months. Estimated value: PS40- 60 million over 48 months. Additional information: The Department for Education will be hosting a market engagement event for all potential suppliers. Details Tuesday 2nd April in Derby. If interested in attending please contact Ruth Thompson at ruth1.thompson@education.gov.uk DfE will utilise market engagement to help inform the tender. It is envisaged that the OJEU advert will be placed in May 2019 under a restricted procedure. START AND END DATES OF THE CONTRACT: October 2019- October 2023 In issuing this notice and seeking to engage with the market, the DfE makes no commitment to undertake this procurement. Non-participation by economic operators in any market engagement will not be taken into account in any future procurement activities and will not preclude and/or prejudice any economic operator from bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91d1e4b-d621-488d-8a60-e2932802b345 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 May 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39160000 - School furniture ## Release History - 11 Mar 2019 at 09:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91d1e4b-d621-488d-8a60-e2932802b345 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91d1e4b-d621-488d-8a60-e2932802b345 11th March 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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