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title: "Educational and Non-Educational Furniture - Y21032"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b015"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)"
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# Educational and Non-Educational Furniture - Y21032

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b015

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Kent County Council (t/a KCS), has initiated a tender titled "Educational and Non-Educational Furniture - Y21032." This procurement process falls under the classification of office furniture and is situated within the United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement is at the active stage and includes a framework agreement designed for the provision of various types of furniture. The overall contract period extends up to 1440 days, and bidders are able to submit proposals electronically until the deadline, which is set for 16th June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of educational and office furniture, including those who offer outdoor and early years furniture. Companies that could benefit from this tender include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in furniture production, as well as larger manufacturers with capacity for bulk supply. This framework agreement allows multiple public sector bodies, including local authorities and educational institutions, to utilise the approved suppliers, thereby broadening the market potential for participating businesses.

## Notice

This Framework is for the provision of Educational, Non-Educational, Outdoor Early Years and Hire Furniture The Agreement is divided into 5 Lots. Lot 1 Educational Furniture Lot 2 Non-Educational Furniture Lot 3 Outdoor Furniture Lot 4 Early Years Furniture Lot 5 Hire Furniture

### Lot Information

Educational Furniture

This LOT is divided into 5 Categories as labelled below. Tenderers may submit for all or one of the categories but MUST as a minimum be able to supply the basket of goods stated as well as other ranges of similar products. Category 1 - Tables and Desks A range of educational classroom tables and desks of various shapes, frame styles, tops, edges and finishes, available in modular and in single units. Steel frames to have a minimum wall thickness of 1.5mm, range offering to include tilt top, examination, height adjustable, science, project, teacher and IT. This list is not exhaustive and if other tables are available, please include in your response. A recycled option also applies here if applicable. Category 2 - Seating including Soft and Breakout A range of educational classroom chairs, stools, teacher's chairs and swivel chairs available in a variety of styles. Fixed height chairs to be compliant to BSEN 1729 part 1 and or 2. Range of soft seating and breakout furniture, both modular and single units in a variety of shapes, styles and finishes. Range of screens both linking and free standing in a variety of sizes, shapes and materials. Category 3 - Storage and Cloakroom Educational classroom storage units, including wooden, metal and plastic construction both static and mobile, cupboards with lockable/without doors all for use with or without trays or shelves. Range of storage units both tray and other variations to hold up to A1 paper and other items. Cloakroom furniture range(s) mobile, static, wall fixed, individual hooks in a variety of materials styles and finishes. Lockers - A variety of sizes in various materials in both off the shelf and bespoke. Range of library shelving, display, book storage, in a variety of styles, finishes and materials. Category 4 - Dining Range of dining requirement to include tables, benches and seating covering fixed, folding, tilt top, wall mounted and retractable available in a variety of materials, styles, shapes and finishes A recycled option also applies here if applicable. Category 5 - Staging Range of staging covering school requirements to include fixed, mobile, demountable and retractable available in a variety of styles, designs, finishes and materials

Non-Educational Furniture

This Lot relates to the supply of Non-Educational Furniture this includes a range of office desks (with seating), storage, breakout and reception areas, display/presentation boards and PPE screens. This will cover a range of sizes, colours, materials and products within the categories specified This LOT is divided into 6 Categories as labelled below. Tenderers may submit for all or one of the categories but MUST as a minimum be able to supply the basket of goods as stated as well as other ranges of similar products. Category 1 - Office desks, meeting tables and chairs (including table and chair sets) Range of office desks, meeting tables and chairs, including folding and flip-top in a variety of sizes, styles, finishes and shapes. A recycled range can be offered where applicable. Category 2 - Storage Full range of office storage including filing cabinets, tambour units, pedestals, multi-drawer units, pigeon-hole units, filing units and safes. Category 3 - Breakout and Reception A range of breakout furniture including single units to modular in a variety of shapes and sizes including acoustic, breakout, sofas, all various finishes, styles, and materials together with a range of complementary coffee tables. Category 4 - Office Seating and Chairs A range of office seating including operator chairs with lumbar support options; visitor/meeting chairs and all other options such as banquet chairs. Range of folding chairs both linking and unlinked together with associated storage trolley. Category 5 - Display and Presentation A range in various styles, finishes, and materials, to include whiteboards magnetic and non- magnetic including themed, notice/display boards both open and covered, to include compliant range to BSEN13501-1 reaction to fire test. (Certification required). Range of revolving or height adjustable whiteboards (magnetic and non-magnetic) and noticeboards/ display boards with a surface that can be pinned in a variety of finishes, poster frames, information and sign stands, literature display/dispensers, folding display, presentation panels and kits, divider screens of all sizes and styles together, exterior showcases and signage. Category 6 - PPE Screens A range of PPE products to include screens, desk dividers and sneeze screens in acrylic, moveable and removeable

Outdoor Furniture

This Lot relates to the supply of Outdoor furniture this range will include outdoor benches/tables and noticeboards. The benches and tables will be rust resistant or recyclable and the noticeboards will be post/wall mountable. This will cover a range of sizes, materials, products and colours within the categories listed. This LOT is divided into 3 Categories as labelled below. Tenderers may submit for all or one of the categories but MUST as a minimum be able to supply the basket of goods as stated as well as other ranges of similar products. Category 1 - Benches Range of outdoor seating to include junior, picnic and arc benches in a variety of materials and sizes A recycled range can be offered where applicable. Category 2 - Outdoor Tables To include junior, adult, compact and picnic tables in a range of materials and sizes Category 3 - Noticeboards A range of Noticeboards to include single and double sided, post or wall mounted in a variety of sizes and colours

Early Years Furniture

This Lot relates to the supply of Early Years Furniture this will include a range of Cloakroom furniture, tables/chairs, storage, soft furnishings, sleep and changing areas, zones/room areas and outdoor. This will cover a range of sizes, materials, products and colours within the categories listed. This LOT is divided into 6 Categories as labelled below. Tenderers may submit for all or one of the categories but MUST as a minimum be able to supply the basket of goods as stated as well as other ranges of similar products. Category 1 - Cloakroom Furniture A range of early years cloakroom furniture including peg units, free standing and wall mountable cubby units, storage benches for shoes and bags and welly storage wall mounted and mobile. Category 2 - Tables and Chairs A range of tables to include height adjustable and fixed height in various shapes and sizes along with early years chairs and low teacher chairs. Chair and table sets. Category 3 - Storage A range of storage to include shelf, kinder, easy access, mobile, open and book and tray storage. Available in a variety of finishes and materials Category 4 - Soft Furnishings A range of soft sofas, chairs, bean bags and cushions. To also include early year themed mats Category 5 - Sleep & Changing A range of sleep pods, sleep mats and sleep mat storage. Baby changing units both mobile and with steps. Dropside cots and evacuation cots. All in various shapes, colours, sizes and materials. Category 6 - Outdoor Furniture A range of storage sheds and benches, tables and activity tables, chairs and story telling chairs, benches and table & chair and table & bench sets

Hire Furniture

KCS requires to offer a furniture hire service to its customers with a varied range of products. This range of products should include but not be limited to exam chairs and tables, banqueting products and lecture options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027586-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS) |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 35 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED MOULDS; BATES OFFICE SERVICES; BGRP LTD (TRADING AS EDEN LEARNING SPACES; CHURCHFIELD EDUCATION PRODUCTS; COMBINED OFFICE INTERIORS; COMMUNITY PRODUCTS (UK; CREATING CLASSROOMS; DAMS FURNITURE; DIRECTIVE OFFICE; EMERGENT CROWN CONTRACT OFFICE FURNISHINGS; FOAMS 4 SPORTS; GOPAK; GRATNELLS; H GROSSMAN LTD T/A KIT FOR KIDS; HILLE EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS; KI; KINNARPS; LEISUREBENCH; LINK 51 (WHITTAN INDUSTRAIL; MARMAX PRODUCTS; METALLIFORM HOLDINGS; METROPLAN; MIKE MILLER ASSOCIATES LTD T/A TWOEY; MILLAR WEST; MOGO DIRECT; MONARCH ACOUSTICS LIMITED T/A MONARCH EDUCATION FURNITURE; POF LIMITED T/A PROJECT OFFICE FURNITURE; PORTSDOWN OFFICE; PROFILE EDUCATION; SICO EUROPE; SPACEFORME; SPACERIGHT EUROPE; TITAN FURNITURE; WAGSTAFF BROS LTD TRADING AS WAGSTAFF INTERIORS GROUP; WILLOWBROOK EDUCATION |

## 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
- 39130000 - Office furniture

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2021 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027586-2021
- 12 May 2021 at 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010404-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.commercialservices.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=4bc027f4-0cb3-eb11-810c-005056b64545

## Provenance

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