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title: "Supply of Soft Furnishings"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0478c5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE RIVERSIDE GROUP"
published: "2024-10-04"
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# Supply of Soft Furnishings

Buyer: THE RIVERSIDE GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0478c5

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## Summary

The Riverside Group has completed the procurement process for the supply of soft furnishings to its Care and Support Division. The contract, titled "Supply of Soft Furnishings," falls under the 'goods' category, specifically CPV code 39516100, which includes bedding, towels, bathroom and kitchen essentials. The project, which covers a wide geographical area across the United Kingdom, aims to support over 150 Local Authorities by providing high-quality items for promoting physical and mental wellbeing in various accommodation setups. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Gailarde Ltd on 12th September 2024. The total value of the contract amounts to £291,610. Key quality and price evaluation criteria were used, with a 40% emphasis on quality and a 60% emphasis on price.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in soft furnishings and related products. Companies with strong capabilities in producing high-quality bedding, towels, and essential items for residential and care facilities would find this contract particularly appealing. Specifically, SMEs that can meet the specific needs and compliance requirements of large-scale public procurement will likely benefit. Furthermore, businesses focusing on flame-retardant materials and those that can ensure nationwide delivery will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The process encourages electronic submissions, further streamlining participation for tech-savvy companies.

## Notice

The Riverside Care and Support Division of The Riverside Group works with a diverse range of customers, providing personalised accommodation and support services designed to promote physical and mental wellbeing in Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs). These services cover a wide geographical spread, working with over 150 Local Authorities and we are looking for a supplier who can provide The Riverside Group with Soft Furnishings, including a wide range of bedding and towels to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for our diverse customer base. The items within scope of this contract are as follows: i. Bedding and Bedding Packs, including Flame Retardant; ii. Towels; iii. Bathroom Essentials; iv. Kitchen Essentials.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for the supply of soft furnishing - bedding, bed linen, towels, bathroom essentials and kitchen and laundry essentials - to Riverside Care and Support schemes nation-wide.

Renewal: The contract will have provision to extend for a further 12-month period subject to satisfactory supplier performance at the discretion of The Riverside Group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031858-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £383,608 |
| Lots value | £383,608 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £291,610 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE RIVERSIDE GROUP |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L24 8RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Garston |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Garston |
| Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAILARDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39516100 - Soft furnishings

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2024 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031858-2024
- 1 Jul 2024 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019962-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.riverside.org.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theriversidegroup/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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