---
title: "Local Welfare Furniture Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034358"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034358.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-09-02"
---

# Local Welfare Furniture Provision

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034358

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has recently completed a tender process for the provision of local welfare furniture. This initiative aims to assist vulnerable individuals in meeting their subsistence needs by providing second-hand furniture and household items. The buying organisation, Sandwell Council, is focused on reducing inequality and poverty within the community. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, with the selected supplier being a charity registered through the Charities Commission. The total contract value is £928,000, and the contract was signed on 30th August 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses registered as charities to engage with Sandwell Council and support vulnerable residents in living independently. Companies involved in the provision of domestic furniture and household items are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract period for this tender is from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2026, offering a stable opportunity for business growth and social impact. Businesses interested in this tender should note the specific requirements outlined by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council to align with the council's principles and objectives.

## Notice

Local Welfare Provision is provided in Sandwell for the purpose of assisting vulnerable people in meeting their needs for subsistence where they are unable to meet their immediate short-term needs or where they require assistance to maintain their independence within the community. This aligns to Sandwell Council's key principals of tackling inequality and reducing poverty. A significant element of the scheme is to provide second hand furniture and household items in order to support vulnerable residents to live independently. The Council currently engages with voluntary sector organisations who deliver these items on behalf of the Council. The selected supplier is registered as a charity through the Charities Commission or equivalent.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Local Welfare Provision is provided in Sandwell for the purpose of assisting vulnerable people in meeting their needs for subsistence where they are unable to meet their immediate short-term needs or where they require assistance to maintain their independence within the community. This aligns to Sandwell Council's key principals of tackling inequality and reducing poverty. A significant element of the scheme is to provide second hand furniture and household items in order to support vulnerable residents to live independently. The Council currently engages with voluntary sector organisations who deliver these items on behalf of the Council. The selected supplier must be registered as a charity through the Charities Commission or equivalent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024558-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £860,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £928,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG37 Sandwell |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROVISION HOUSE (FORMERLY LOAVES N FISHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39100000 - Furniture
- 39140000 - Domestic furniture
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 39200000 - Furnishing
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 39710000 - Electrical domestic appliances

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2022 at 07:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024558-2022
- 6 Jun 2022 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015538-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

## Provenance

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