--- title: "CA18341 - Pre-Market Engagement - Furniture Supply Solutions for Bedford College" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f6318b52-63cc-4e41-803e-6edbe8c35496" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6318b52-63cc-4e41-803e-6edbe8c35496" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6318b52-63cc-4e41-803e-6edbe8c35496.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6318b52-63cc-4e41-803e-6edbe8c35496.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "Bedford College" published: "2026-08-12" --- # CA18341 - Pre-Market Engagement - Furniture Supply Solutions for Bedford College Buyer: Bedford College Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6318b52-63cc-4e41-803e-6edbe8c35496 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6318b52-63cc-4e41-803e-6edbe8c35496) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6318b52-63cc-4e41-803e-6edbe8c35496.json) ## Summary Bedford College is seeking information from suppliers about furniture products and related services for its college operations. The requirement is expected to cover the supply of furniture and associated support, although the engagement is intended to help the college understand the market and shape its future requirements. The buying organisation is Bedford College, based on Cauldwell Street in Bedford. Suppliers serving education establishments, colleges or wider commercial premises may find the subject relevant, particularly those able to provide furniture ranges alongside related services. The scope concerns furniture supply solutions rather than a confirmed purchase of specified products or services. This process is at the planning stage and is a pre-market engagement exercise, not an invitation to tender, request for quotation or commitment to purchase. Bedford College intends to gather supplier information and market intelligence to inform its future procurement strategy and requirements. The engagement is expected to end on 12 November 2026 at 23:59. Suppliers are asked to respond through the MultiQuote system using reference CA18341. The procurement method and any future contract arrangements have not yet been settled through this engagement. No contract value, tender deadline, contract duration or award criteria are established at this stage. This engagement will suit furniture manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and specialist suppliers that can explain their product ranges and deliver related furniture services. It is relevant to businesses experienced in supplying colleges, schools, offices or other institutional environments, including those able to advise on practical requirements for education settings. Suppliers can use the engagement to present their capabilities, service models and market knowledge before the college finalises its future approach. Businesses with broad catalogue coverage, dependable fulfilment, installation or other associated support may be well placed to contribute. The exercise is useful for preparing for a possible later procurement, but it is not currently a bid opportunity. ## Notice Bedford College is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to gather information from suppliers regarding furniture products and related services. This exercise is for information gathering and market intelligence purposes only and does not constitute a procurement, tender opportunity, invitation to quote, or commitment to purchase. Responses may be used to inform future procurement strategies and requirements. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18341. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18341 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0cfcd4-e2c7-46bf-be33-1a5957e8a5d3 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Nov 2026 | | 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 | Bedford College | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Postcode area | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 9AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Cauldwell | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2026 at 09:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0cfcd4-e2c7-46bf-be33-1a5957e8a5d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0cfcd4-e2c7-46bf-be33-1a5957e8a5d3 12th August 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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