Tender

Procurement Hub - Furniture and Furnishings Framework

  • Places for People Group Limited

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-000480

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04ce27

Published 8 January 2025, 12:05pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Places for People Group Limited

4 The Pavilions, Portway

Preston

PR2 2YB

Email

purchasing@placesforpeople.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1772897200

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.placesforpeople.co.uk

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Preston:-Furniture-%28incl.-office-furniture%29%2C-furnishings%2C-domestic-appliances-%28excl.-lighting%29-and-cleaning-products./57523WDGE6

Additional information can be obtained from another address:

Procurement Hub

4 The Pavilions, Ashton-on-Ribble

Preston

PR2 2YB

Email

purchasing@placesforpeople.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1772897200

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.procurementhub.co.uk

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Preston:-Furniture-%28incl.-office-furniture%29%2C-furnishings%2C-domestic-appliances-%28excl.-lighting%

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Housing and community amenities


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Procurement Hub - Furniture and Furnishings Framework

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Procurement Hub wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for a four (4) year term.

Experienced suppliers are invited to submit Tenders for the framework agreement, which will encompass furniture and furnishings as defined by the CPV codes set out in the Contract Notice.

This framework is divided into 5 Lots:

•Lot 1 - Social/Supported Living

•Lot 2 - Sheltered Accommodation

•Lot 3 - Student Accommodation

•Lot 4 - Office Furniture

•Lot 5 - Multi Discipline

Tenderers are permitted to apply for as many Lots as they wish. However, applicants for Lot 5 will need to be able to supply Lot 1 Social/Supported Housing, Lot 2 Sheltered Accommodation and Lot 4 Office Furniture to be eligible to apply for Lot 5 Multi Discipline.

The service to be primarily conducted under the Furniture and Furnishings Framework is the supply of furniture for communal living areas, bedrooms and office spaces. To include armchairs, mattresses, sofas, drawers, dining tables, wardrobes, tables and chairs. In addition, accessories and soft furnishings, typically purchased are kitchen accessories, bedding, curtains, blinds, wall art, towels, lamps and small electricals. This list is not exhaustive and is intended as a guide to the typical furniture required.

The furniture required can be broadly defined into a few categories; furniture suitable for long term tenancies such as sheltered accommodation and older person schemes, short term tenancies such as supported and student accommodation, along with office furniture. As the framework is also available to the wider public sector the providers must also be able to supply residential furniture suitable for use outside of the housing sector such as Govt departments, local authority, care and the NHS.

The successful suppliers should also adhere to health and safety, waste requirements, fire safety legislation and involvement of local suppliers in supply chain and agreement to KPIs.

In addition to providing furniture and furnishings, the successful suppliers must also be able to provide the following as part of their service depending on the Client’s requirements:

•Provide full range of products of contract quality

•Purchase to pay catalogues

•List of stocked items for fast delivery (maximum of 5-day lead time)

•Provide a full turnkey service

•Starter packs

•Ability to source one off products

•Rental and lease options

•Delivery and assembly of furniture

•Removal of old furniture

•Professional interior design and project management service

•Development of a scheme image with mood boards

•Non-institutionalised

•Knowledge of furniture to suit demographic

•Involve customers in decision making process and steer them to make the right choices

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £40,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Social/Supported Living

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
  • 39100000 - Furniture
  • 39130000 - Office furniture
  • 39140000 - Domestic furniture
  • 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
  • 39530000 - Carpets, mats and rugs
  • 44112200 - Floor coverings

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Procurement Hub wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for a four (4) year term.

Experienced suppliers are invited to submit Tenders for the framework agreement, which will encompass furniture and furnishings as defined by the CPV codes set out in the Contract Notice.

This framework is divided into 5 Lots:

•Lot 1 - Social/Supported Living

•Lot 2 - Sheltered Accommodation

•Lot 3 - Student Accommodation

•Lot 4 - Office Furniture

•Lot 5 - Multi Discipline

Tenderers are permitted to apply for as many Lots as they wish. However, applicants for Lot 5 will need to be able to supply Lot 1 Social/Supported Housing, Lot 2 Sheltered Accommodation and Lot 4 Office Furniture to be eligible to apply for Lot 5 Multi Discipline.

The service to be primarily conducted under the Furniture and Furnishings Framework is the supply of furniture for communal living areas, bedrooms and office spaces. To include armchairs, mattresses, sofas, drawers, dining tables, wardrobes, tables and chairs. In addition, accessories and soft furnishings, typically purchased are kitchen accessories, bedding, curtains, blinds, wall art, towels, lamps and small electricals. This list is not exhaustive and is intended as a guide to the typical furniture required.

The furniture required can be broadly defined into a few categories; furniture suitable for long term tenancies such as sheltered accommodation and older person schemes, short term tenancies such as supported and student accommodation, along with office furniture. As the framework is also available to the wider public sector the providers must also be able to supply residential furniture suitable for use outside of the housing sector such as Govt departments, local authority, care and the NHS.

The successful suppliers should also adhere to health and safety, waste requirements, fire safety legislation and involvement of local suppliers in supply chain and agreement to KPIs.

In addition to providing furniture and furnishings, the successful suppliers must also be able to provide the following as part of their service depending on the Client’s requirements:

•Provide full range of products of contract quality

•Purchase to pay catalogues

•List of stocked items for fast delivery (maximum of 5-day lead time)

•Provide a full turnkey service

•Starter packs

•Ability to source one off products

•Rental and lease options

•Delivery and assembly of furniture

•Removal of old furniture

•Professional interior design and project management service

•Development of a scheme image with mood boards

•Non-institutionalised

•Knowledge of furniture to suit demographic

•Involve customers in decision making process and steer them to make the right choices

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 30

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/respond/57523WDGE6

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Sheltered Accommodation

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 39100000 - Furniture
  • 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
  • 39130000 - Office furniture
  • 39140000 - Domestic furniture
  • 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
  • 39530000 - Carpets, mats and rugs
  • 44112200 - Floor coverings

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Procurement Hub wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for a four (4) year term.

Experienced suppliers are invited to submit Tenders for the framework agreement, which will encompass furniture and furnishings as defined by the CPV codes set out in the Contract Notice.

This framework is divided into 5 Lots:

•Lot 1 - Social/Supported Living

•Lot 2 - Sheltered Accommodation

•Lot 3 - Student Accommodation

•Lot 4 - Office Furniture

•Lot 5 - Multi Discipline

Tenderers are permitted to apply for as many Lots as they wish. However, applicants for Lot 5 will need to be able to supply Lot 1 Social/Supported Housing, Lot 2 Sheltered Accommodation and Lot 4 Office Furniture to be eligible to apply for Lot 5 Multi Discipline.

The service to be primarily conducted under the Furniture and Furnishings Framework is the supply of furniture for communal living areas, bedrooms and office spaces. To include armchairs, mattresses, sofas, drawers, dining tables, wardrobes, tables and chairs. In addition, accessories and soft furnishings, typically purchased are kitchen accessories, bedding, curtains, blinds, wall art, towels, lamps and small electricals. This list is not exhaustive and is intended as a guide to the typical furniture required.

The furniture required can be broadly defined into a few categories; furniture suitable for long term tenancies such as sheltered accommodation and older person schemes, short term tenancies such as supported and student accommodation, along with office furniture. As the framework is also available to the wider public sector the providers must also be able to supply residential furniture suitable for use outside of the housing sector such as Govt departments, local authority, care and the NHS.

The successful suppliers should also adhere to health and safety, waste requirements, fire safety legislation and involvement of local suppliers in supply chain and agreement to KPIs.

In addition to providing furniture and furnishings, the successful suppliers must also be able to provide the following as part of their service depending on the Client’s requirements:

•Provide full range of products of contract quality

•Purchase to pay catalogues

•List of stocked items for fast delivery (maximum of 5-day lead time)

•Provide a full turnkey service

•Starter packs

•Ability to source one off products

•Rental and lease options

•Delivery and assembly of furniture

•Removal of old furniture

•Professional interior design and project management service

•Development of a scheme image with mood boards

•Non-institutionalised

•Knowledge of furniture to suit demographic

•Involve customers in decision making process and steer them to make the right choices

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 30

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Student Accommodation

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
  • 39100000 - Furniture
  • 39130000 - Office furniture
  • 39140000 - Domestic furniture
  • 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
  • 39530000 - Carpets, mats and rugs
  • 44112200 - Floor coverings

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Procurement Hub wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for a four (4) year term.

Experienced suppliers are invited to submit Tenders for the framework agreement, which will encompass furniture and furnishings as defined by the CPV codes set out in the Contract Notice.

This framework is divided into 5 Lots:

•Lot 1 - Social/Supported Living

•Lot 2 - Sheltered Accommodation

•Lot 3 - Student Accommodation

•Lot 4 - Office Furniture

•Lot 5 - Multi Discipline

Tenderers are permitted to apply for as many Lots as they wish. However, applicants for Lot 5 will need to be able to supply Lot 1 Social/Supported Housing, Lot 2 Sheltered Accommodation and Lot 4 Office Furniture to be eligible to apply for Lot 5 Multi Discipline.

The service to be primarily conducted under the Furniture and Furnishings Framework is the supply of furniture for communal living areas, bedrooms and office spaces. To include armchairs, mattresses, sofas, drawers, dining tables, wardrobes, tables and chairs. In addition, accessories and soft furnishings, typically purchased are kitchen accessories, bedding, curtains, blinds, wall art, towels, lamps and small electricals. This list is not exhaustive and is intended as a guide to the typical furniture required.

The furniture required can be broadly defined into a few categories; furniture suitable for long term tenancies such as sheltered accommodation and older person schemes, short term tenancies such as supported and student accommodation, along with office furniture. As the framework is also available to the wider public sector the providers must also be able to supply residential furniture suitable for use outside of the housing sector such as Govt departments, local authority, care and the NHS.

The successful suppliers should also adhere to health and safety, waste requirements, fire safety legislation and involvement of local suppliers in supply chain and agreement to KPIs.

In addition to providing furniture and furnishings, the successful suppliers must also be able to provide the following as part of their service depending on the Client’s requirements:

•Provide full range of products of contract quality

•Purchase to pay catalogues

•List of stocked items for fast delivery (maximum of 5-day lead time)

•Provide a full turnkey service

•Starter packs

•Ability to source one off products

•Rental and lease options

•Delivery and assembly of furniture

•Removal of old furniture

•Professional interior design and project management service

•Development of a scheme image with mood boards

•Non-institutionalised

•Knowledge of furniture to suit demographic

•Involve customers in decision making process and steer them to make the right choices

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 30

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Office Furniture

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
  • 39100000 - Furniture
  • 39130000 - Office furniture
  • 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
  • 44112200 - Floor coverings

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Procurement Hub wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for a four (4) year term.

Experienced suppliers are invited to submit Tenders for the framework agreement, which will encompass furniture and furnishings as defined by the CPV codes set out in the Contract Notice.

This framework is divided into 5 Lots:

•Lot 1 - Social/Supported Living

•Lot 2 - Sheltered Accommodation

•Lot 3 - Student Accommodation

•Lot 4 - Office Furniture

•Lot 5 - Multi Discipline

Tenderers are permitted to apply for as many Lots as they wish. However, applicants for Lot 5 will need to be able to supply Lot 1 Social/Supported Housing, Lot 2 Sheltered Accommodation and Lot 4 Office Furniture to be eligible to apply for Lot 5 Multi Discipline.

The service to be primarily conducted under the Furniture and Furnishings Framework is the supply of furniture for communal living areas, bedrooms and office spaces. To include armchairs, mattresses, sofas, drawers, dining tables, wardrobes, tables and chairs. In addition, accessories and soft furnishings, typically purchased are kitchen accessories, bedding, curtains, blinds, wall art, towels, lamps and small electricals. This list is not exhaustive and is intended as a guide to the typical furniture required.

The furniture required can be broadly defined into a few categories; furniture suitable for long term tenancies such as sheltered accommodation and older person schemes, short term tenancies such as supported and student accommodation, along with office furniture. As the framework is also available to the wider public sector the providers must also be able to supply residential furniture suitable for use outside of the housing sector such as Govt departments, local authority, care and the NHS.

The successful suppliers should also adhere to health and safety, waste requirements, fire safety legislation and involvement of local suppliers in supply chain and agreement to KPIs.

In addition to providing furniture and furnishings, the successful suppliers must also be able to provide the following as part of their service depending on the Client’s requirements:

•Provide full range of products of contract quality

•Purchase to pay catalogues

•List of stocked items for fast delivery (maximum of 5-day lead time)

•Provide a full turnkey service

•Starter packs

•Ability to source one off products

•Rental and lease options

•Delivery and assembly of furniture

•Removal of old furniture

•Professional interior design and project management service

•Development of a scheme image with mood boards

•Non-institutionalised

•Knowledge of furniture to suit demographic

•Involve customers in decision making process and steer them to make the right choices

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 30

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Multi Discipline

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
  • 39100000 - Furniture
  • 39130000 - Office furniture
  • 39140000 - Domestic furniture
  • 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
  • 39530000 - Carpets, mats and rugs
  • 44112200 - Floor coverings

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Procurement Hub wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for a four (4) year term.

Experienced suppliers are invited to submit Tenders for the framework agreement, which will encompass furniture and furnishings as defined by the CPV codes set out in the Contract Notice.

This framework is divided into 5 Lots:

•Lot 1 - Social/Supported Living

•Lot 2 - Sheltered Accommodation

•Lot 3 - Student Accommodation

•Lot 4 - Office Furniture

•Lot 5 - Multi Discipline

Tenderers are permitted to apply for as many Lots as they wish. However, applicants for Lot 5 will need to be able to supply Lot 1 Social/Supported Housing, Lot 2 Sheltered Accommodation and Lot 4 Office Furniture to be eligible to apply for Lot 5 Multi Discipline.

The service to be primarily conducted under the Furniture and Furnishings Framework is the supply of furniture for communal living areas, bedrooms and office spaces. To include armchairs, mattresses, sofas, drawers, dining tables, wardrobes, tables and chairs. In addition, accessories and soft furnishings, typically purchased are kitchen accessories, bedding, curtains, blinds, wall art, towels, lamps and small electricals. This list is not exhaustive and is intended as a guide to the typical furniture required.

The furniture required can be broadly defined into a few categories; furniture suitable for long term tenancies such as sheltered accommodation and older person schemes, short term tenancies such as supported and student accommodation, along with office furniture. As the framework is also available to the wider public sector the providers must also be able to supply residential furniture suitable for use outside of the housing sector such as Govt departments, local authority, care and the NHS.

The successful suppliers should also adhere to health and safety, waste requirements, fire safety legislation and involvement of local suppliers in supply chain and agreement to KPIs.

In addition to providing furniture and furnishings, the successful suppliers must also be able to provide the following as part of their service depending on the Client’s requirements:

•Provide full range of products of contract quality

•Purchase to pay catalogues

•List of stocked items for fast delivery (maximum of 5-day lead time)

•Provide a full turnkey service

•Starter packs

•Ability to source one off products

•Rental and lease options

•Delivery and assembly of furniture

•Removal of old furniture

•Professional interior design and project management service

•Development of a scheme image with mood boards

•Non-institutionalised

•Knowledge of furniture to suit demographic

•Involve customers in decision making process and steer them to make the right choices

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 30

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

10 February 2025

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

10 February 2025

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.3) Additional information

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Preston:-Furniture-%28incl.-office-furniture%29%2C-furnishings%2C-domestic-appliances-%28excl.-lighting%29-and-cleaning-products./57523WDGE6

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/respond/57523WDGE6

GO Reference: GO-202518-PRO-29074985

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales

Royal Courts of Justice, Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom