Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Places for People Group Limited
4 The Pavilions, Port Way
Preston
PR2 2YB
Contact
Lisa Gallacher
Purchasing@placesforpeople.co.uk
Telephone
+44 01772897200
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
3777037
Internet address(es)
Main address
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:-Domestic-appliances./Q3XHHS7RUM
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Domestic Appliances Framework - NATIONAL
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Procurement Hub wishes to set up a Domestic Appliances Framework on a sole supplier basis and is seeking expressions of interests from suppliers that can supply, deliver and install / remove existing appliances on a NATIONAL basis including Scotland. The supplier MUST have an ESTABLISHED customisable online ordering portal and this is an essential minimum requirement where we can only see our core products and ability to block other product categories.
This framework is available for use by public sector bodies (and their statutory successors) cited by name in Schedule 1 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and additionally listed online at http://www.procurementhub.co.uk/eligibility-criteria/
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £20,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39700000 - Domestic appliances
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
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
The Procurement Hub wishes to set up a Domestic Appliances Framework on a sole supplier basis and is seeking expressions of interests from suppliers that can supply, deliver and install / remove existing appliances on a NATIONAL basis including Scotland. The supplier MUST have an ESTABLISHED customisable online ordering portal and this is an essential minimum requirement where we can only see our core products and ability to block other product categories.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
•The online product catalogue will display full product information, specification, dimensions, warranty and delivery information as a minimum
•Available Next day delivery on a core product range
•Established Consolidated billing is a minimum requirement for this contract where we received one monthly invoice and backing data that matches the invoice amount. This can be offered to multiple company sub accounts within the same company and will have full backing data showing product details, cost centre information and full cost breakdown.
•Real time stock availability. If core list product is out of stock the buyer will always be able to buy an alternative product there and then at roughly the same price point and spec.
•‘Retail like’ customer buying experience and seamless checkout process – with the ability to add extra items at the same time as ordering the goods
•It is important that the delivery of goods and installation / removal of old appliance has to happen at the same time
•Internally trained operatives and drivers, NOT sub-contracted out for core items (white goods / appliances)
•Dedicated account management that is immediately accessible and responsive for colleagues during working hours Monday to Friday
•Evidence of reducing delivery failures (‘first time right’ ethos)
•To offer a Price Match Guarantee against any other UK retailer
•Swift implementation and onboarding within 4 weeks
•Must agree to Procurement Hub Framework Agreement
HIGHLY DESIRABLE
•Ability to book online delivery slots at checkout
•Ability to add extra items like removal/recycling of old appliance and installation
•Ability for the buyer to their track orders and buyer has full visibility and owns the ordering process. An example of this is a text message is sent on order, on dispatch and the evening before delivery that gives a delivery time slot. In addition it would be beneficial for the driver to telephone in advance on the day of delivery and ability to see driver drop number and area. Option to have time to suit at additional charge (i.e. AM)
•Online spend reporting capabilities at user level (full order history for the buyer) and Admin level (can see all orders)
•‘Click and Collect’ on smaller appliances and can use credit cards for this option
•Instant access to online experts that would offer advice on products (live video chat before or whilst placing an online order)
•Employee benefits offer (discount scheme) for colleagues
This framework is available for use by public sector bodies (and their statutory successors) cited by name in Schedule 1 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and additionally listed online at http://www.procurementhub.co.uk/eligibility-criteria/
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £20,000,000
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://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MR74288J7R
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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 a single operator
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
16 February 2024
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
16 February 2024
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.
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GO Reference: GO-2024112-PRO-24948133
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079476000
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079476000
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Crown Commercial Services
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
Country
United Kingdom