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title: "Soft market test - the provision and delivery of new essential furniture items for resettled families"
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# Soft market test - the provision and delivery of new essential furniture items for resettled families

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec039d18-0b98-4f3c-a651-519174206ace

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## Summary

The Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market test for the provision and delivery of new essential furniture items for resettled families in Cornwall. The engagement end date is set for 15th May 2024. This opportunity, valued at GBP 80,000, falls under the Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products category. Interested businesses are invited to submit their responses by the specified deadline.

This tender from Cornwall Council presents an opportunity for SMEs in the South West region to participate in the soft market assessment and potentially contribute to the future procurement process. Businesses involved in the furniture industry and related sectors would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. By engaging in this early stage, companies can position themselves favourably for any subsequent formal tender opportunities.

## Notice

Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest across the private sector for the provision and delivery of new essential furniture items for resettled families in Cornwall. It is intended that the responses supplied will enable the Council to develop a business proposal. Any such proposal would be subject to the development and approval of a business case, and, as such, this exercise implies no commercial commitment. This is not a formal tender document. Participation of this soft market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any potential future procurement. If you are interested in this area of service provision and also helping with our assessment of the market, please complete the "Information Required" section at the end of this notice along with any additional information you consider to be relevant and return this via the Due North system by 11pm on the 15th May 2024. www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ba97ae-881a-4eee-ae4c-2ab834ad76ce |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 1 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 May 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (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

- 1 May 2024 at 08:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ba97ae-881a-4eee-ae4c-2ab834ad76ce
- 1 May 2024 at 08:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39125239-0207-4ec9-845d-4abdead50920

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ba97ae-881a-4eee-ae4c-2ab834ad76ce
  1st May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39125239-0207-4ec9-845d-4abdead50920
  1st May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk

## Provenance

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