Scope
Reference
DN802211
Description
Introduction and Purpose of this document
The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to gauge interest from the market and to investigate potential options.
This will enable the Council to examine the key issues that relate to the opportunities available, and refine our approach which will inform the decision-making process that needs to be undertaken prior to any possible future procurement.
This is not an invitation to bid, this is solely a request for information (RFI) and no direct business will be awarded as a result of completing this RFI.
To Register your interest for this opportunity please go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=aab4c3db-05eb-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
Total value (estimated)
- £1,500,000 excluding VAT
- £1,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 39130000 - Office furniture
Contract locations
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
11 February 2026
Engagement process description
To register your interest and complete the questionnaire please go to:
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 March 2026
Contracting authority
Leicestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNHT-9235-VXDV
County Hall
Leicester
LE3 8RA
United Kingdom
Email: Commissioning.Support@leics.gov.uk
Website: http://www.leics.gov.uk
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government