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title: "White Goods Service (Discretionary Welfare Assistance Scheme)"
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# White Goods Service (Discretionary Welfare Assistance Scheme)

Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4c30770-883e-4202-aed2-201e5aa5eadf

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## Summary

Worcester City Council has conducted a successful procurement process for the "White Goods Service," aimed at providing essential white goods under the Discretionary Welfare Assistance Scheme. This open procedure tender, which has an awarded contract value of £240,000, commenced on 4th December 2017 and will continue until 4th December 2021. Applications are processed through Worcestershire Hub, ensuring that eligible applicants receive necessary installations in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender was officially published on 12th January 2018, following its award date of 14th November 2017.

This contracting opportunity is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in the coordination, supply, and delivery of domestic appliances. Businesses capable of effectively managing logistics and installation processes will find significant growth potential through this contract. Engaging in such tenders enhances service offerings while contributing to community support initiatives in the welfare sector.

## Notice

The co-ordination, supply, delivery and installation of white goods to eligible applicants of the Worcester City Discretionary Welfare Assistance Scheme. Currently, applications are received from support agencies on behalf of their clients to the Worcestershire Hub, where they are assessed for eligibility and then forwarded onto the current Appointed Supplier to arrange the purchase, delivery and installation of white goods directly with the applicant and support agency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce49699-38d2-4929-a8ff-84ed2fff7a75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2017 - 4 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR1 2EY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Cathedral |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORCESTER MUNICIPAL CHARITIES (CIO |

## 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
- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2018 at 17:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce49699-38d2-4929-a8ff-84ed2fff7a75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce49699-38d2-4929-a8ff-84ed2fff7a75
  12th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ce53d193-dca1-e711-80e6-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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