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title: "Discretionary Welfare Assistance Scheme"
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buyer: "ST.HELENS COUNCIL"
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# Discretionary Welfare Assistance Scheme

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3deb16e-56db-4138-bfd4-661dba05386f

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## Summary

The St Helens Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "Discretionary Welfare Assistance Scheme,” aimed at procuring equipment and furniture. This initiative falls under the goods category within the furniture and domestic appliances industry. The procurement is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 25th May 2017. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2017 and is intended to last for 12 months, with possibilities for extension. The delivery will be focused in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £540,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and installation of furniture and white goods, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Suppliers capable of delivering and installing essential household items to vulnerable residents will find this an advantageous project to engage with. Competitors with experience in providing customer-focused services that meet the specific needs of households in need are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of equipment and furniture to Discretionary Welfare Assistance Scheme The Discretionary Welfare Assistance Scheme provides support to vulnerable residents who require help to establish or maintain a home independently in the community by providing goods in kind. The Council provides furniture, new (or refurbished) and new electrical items to assist people who meet a qualifying criteria. The Council, is seeking to select a supplier who, on a call off basis, can deliver and, where appropriate, install a range of furniture and white goods in resident's homes within the borough of St Helens. Typical orders will consist of one or more of the following items: * bed and bedding; * the supply and installation of electric items (White Goods): o fridge or fridge freezer; o washing machine; o electric cooker (occasionally gas). Contract for the supply of equipment and furniture to Discretionary Welfare Assistance Scheme is for the duration of 12 months. There will be an option to extend for a further two one year periods (1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4cfdfe-14aa-4dda-b37e-c874d59b4542 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST.HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North 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

- 25 Apr 2017 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4cfdfe-14aa-4dda-b37e-c874d59b4542

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4cfdfe-14aa-4dda-b37e-c874d59b4542
  25th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0241a727-cb29-e711-80df-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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