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title: "85_24 Folding Tables and Chairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fa82"
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# 85_24 Folding Tables and Chairs

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fa82

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process involves ESPO, a Central Purchasing Body in the UK, offering a Framework Agreement for the supply of folding tables and chairs for various public bodies, including Local Authorities, NHS bodies, and Registered Charities. The procurement stage is marked as "active", with a total value of £4,560,000. The procurement method is an Open Procedure, allowing potential suppliers to bid electronically. The deadline for submissions is set for October 9, 2023. This presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in school furniture or related goods to compete for contracts and contribute to the supply of essential equipment to public entities throughout the UK.

This tender by ESPO for folding tables and chairs offers lucrative business opportunities for suppliers of school furniture and related products. The Framework Agreement, active with a total value of £4,560,000, provides potential for sustained business growth. Suppliers can participate in the procurement process through electronic submissions, with bidding open until October 9, 2023. Successful bidders can secure contracts to supply folding tables and chairs to a range of public bodies, including schools, NHS facilities, and local authorities, creating a platform for business expansion within the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Framework for Supply of folding tables and chairs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Folding Tables

Supply of folding tables, folding / stackable benches and trolleys in a range of finishes and colours direct to individual ESPO customers.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 2 - Plastic Top Folding Tables

Supply of plastic top folding tables and trolleys in a range of finishes and colours direct to individual ESPO customers.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 3 - Tilt Top Tables

Supply of circular, octagonal rectangular tilt-top tables in a range of finishes and colours direct to individual ESPO customers.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 4 - Combined Table and Seat Units

Supply of combined folding table and bench units, mobile folding bench units and convertible 3-in-1 units each in a range of finishes and colours direct to individual ESPO customers.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 5 - Folding Chairs

Supply of a range of folding chairs, packs of folding chairs, transport dollies and hanging trolleys in a range of finishes and colours direct to individual ESPO customers.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005243-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,560,000 |
| Lots value | £4,560,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,560,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | GOPAK; METALLIFORM HOLDINGS; MORLEYS (BICESTER; SICO EUROPE; SPACERIGHT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39112000 - Chairs
- 39121200 - Tables
- 39143210 - Dining tables
- 39160000 - School furniture

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2024 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005243-2024
- 6 Sep 2023 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026357-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal
- https://www.justice.gov.uk/

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