--- title: "Cambridge City Council - Furnishings for Refugee Resettlement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049940" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049940" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049940.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049940.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-09" --- # Cambridge City Council - Furnishings for Refugee Resettlement Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049940 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049940) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049940.json) ## Summary Cambridge City Council is conducting a procurement process under an open procedure to secure furnishings for refugee resettlement. The tender, titled "Cambridge City Council - Furnishings for Refugee Resettlement," falls under the industry category of furniture, furnishings, domestic appliances, and cleaning products (CPV code 39000000). The procurement stage is currently active, with submissions required electronically by 12:00 PM on 9th October 2024. This opportunity is situated in the UKH12 region, covering primarily the Cambridge area. The awarded contract will run for a duration of 1440 days, with no renewal options. The estimated contract value is £800,000 GBP. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision and installation of furniture, soft furnishings, and white goods. Companies with expertise in servicing varying property sizes and meeting stringent health and safety standards for new products will find this particularly suitable. The requirement for rapid mobilisation—furnishing homes within 10 working days of notification—demands suppliers capable of efficient, high-capacity logistics and installation services. Businesses that can deliver and install most items on the same day, as well as meet certification requirements for gas, plumbing, and electrical appliances, will be well-positioned to thrive through this contract. ## Notice Cambridge City Council supports the resettlement of refugees under various schemes. These include but are not limited to: Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS), Afghan Relocations and Assistant Policy (ARAP), UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), and Homes for Ukraine. We require a supplier to furnish homes for refugees. You will be responsible for sourcing, delivering, and installing all furniture, soft furnishings such as mattresses and linen, white goods, crockery, kitchen utensils, window coverings, and all other items included on the below inventory. All items must be in new condition, meet UK health and safety requirements, and be suitable for families with young children. Items will need to be delivered on agreed dates and placed in the correct locations. White goods such as cookers and washing machines should also be installed. Gas appliances must be installed by a registered Gas Safe tradesperson and certification must be provided. Qualified plumbers and electricians will also be required, and any other relevant certification must be provided. Due to the limited notice we are provided of refugee arrivals, you will be required to mobilise quickly and furnish homes within 10-working days of notification. To reduce pressure on your time as the supplier, and our officers time, it is required that most items will be delivered and installed on the same day. The size of properties will vary but will be mostly family homes. Our responsibilities to different refugee groups varies and there may on occasion be a requirement to provide specific items, or only window coverings. We would require the supplier to be flexible to this. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Cambridge City Council supports the resettlement of refugees under various schemes. These include but are not limited to: Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS), Afghan Relocations and Assistant Policy (ARAP), UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), and Homes for Ukraine. We require a supplier to furnish homes for refugees. You will be responsible for sourcing, delivering, and installing all furniture, soft furnishings such as mattresses and linen, white goods, crockery, kitchen utensils, window coverings, and all other items included on the below inventory. All items must be in new condition, meet UK health and safety requirements, and be suitable for families with young children. Items will need to be delivered on agreed dates and placed in the correct locations. White goods such as cookers and washing machines should also be installed. Gas appliances must be installed by a registered Gas Safe tradesperson and certification must be provided. Qualified plumbers and electricians will also be required, and any other relevant certification must be provided. Due to the limited notice we are provided of refugee arrivals, you will be required to mobilise quickly and furnish homes within 10-working days of notification. To reduce pressure on your time as the supplier, and our officers time, it is required that most items will be delivered and installed on the same day. The size of properties will vary but will be mostly family homes. Our responsibilities to different refugee groups varies and there may on occasion be a requirement to provide specific items, or only window coverings. We would require the supplier to be flexible to this. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028805-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | £800,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB2 3QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Market | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## 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 ## Release History - 9 Sep 2024 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028805-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=b18f91b2-4865-ef11-812e-005056b64545 - https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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