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title: "Contract for Crisis Support Scheme - Provision of Household Essentials"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Contract for Crisis Support Scheme - Provision of Household Essentials

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8725026-fe8e-4dd6-bcf9-0c81db1575df

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Contract for Crisis Support Scheme - Provision of Household Essentials" is being conducted by Lancashire County Council, with the objective of assisting vulnerable citizens in the region. This tender targets the services sector, specifically focused on the provision of furniture and household essentials. It is set in the North West of England, covering all 12 districts of Lancashire, excluding Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool. The tender period concluded on 11th May 2018, while the awarded contract has a duration from 1st August 2018 to 31st March 2019, with a total contract value of £500,000, using an open procurement method above threshold.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in sourcing, delivering, and installing furniture and electrical items. Companies that can offer second-hand goods, demonstrate flexibility in service delivery, and support local communities may find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can help businesses expand their portfolio and contribute to important social support initiatives in Lancashire.

## Notice

The Authority is inviting suitably experience Service Providers to tender for a Contract to deliver The Authority's Contract for Crisis Support Scheme - Provision of Household Essentials. This Service forms part of a wider range of support options that ensure the citizens of Lancashire have access to advice and essential living items when they experience crisis situations beyond their control. By providing essential electrical and furniture items, the scheme is designed to assist the most vulnerable citizens in meeting their short-term needs and to promote their continued independence within the community. The Service Provider will source, deliver and install the approved electrical and furniture items to those citizens classified as eligible for crisis support. The Provider will prioritise the delivery of second hand items and provide additional support to local communities. The Service will need to be accessible Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, as a minimum requirement. The new Service will operate across all 12 districts of the Local Authority and the Authority is looking to source a single Service Provider (single provider or a consortium with a lead provider) to deliver the service across the whole of Lancashire (excluding Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool) The Authority cannot guarantee the quantities of any Services to be purchased throughout the period of the Contract. Please see Tender Documents for more details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d817fba9-baf7-4834-9a50-bdf3ded50628 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 30 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SELNET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2018 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d817fba9-baf7-4834-9a50-bdf3ded50628
- 11 Apr 2018 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/048af559-1b02-4b9b-85f8-253b554d1560

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d817fba9-baf7-4834-9a50-bdf3ded50628
  28th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/048af559-1b02-4b9b-85f8-253b554d1560
  11th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  To apply please use this link

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