Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council (t/a KCS)
Head Office, 1 Abbey Wood Group, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4YT
Contact
Mr Ian Day
Telephone
+44 1622236697
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.commercialservices.org.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.commercialservices.org.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://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=4bc027f4-0cb3-eb11-810c-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=4bc027f4-0cb3-eb11-810c-005056b64545
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Educational and Non-Educational Furniture - Y21032
Reference number
DN543466
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39130000 - Office furniture
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This Framework is for the provision of Educational, Non-Educational, Outdoor Early Years and Hire Furniture
The Agreement is divided into 5 Lots.
Lot 1 Educational Furniture
Lot 2 Non-Educational Furniture
Lot 3 Outdoor Furniture
Lot 4 Early Years Furniture
Lot 5 Hire Furniture
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
Educational Furniture
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This LOT is divided into 5 Categories as labelled below. Tenderers may submit for all or one of the categories but MUST as a minimum be able to supply the basket of goods stated as well as other ranges of similar products.
Category 1 – Tables and Desks
A range of educational classroom tables and desks of various shapes, frame styles, tops, edges and finishes, available in modular and in single units. Steel frames to have a minimum wall thickness of 1.5mm, range offering to include tilt top, examination, height adjustable, science, project, teacher and IT. This list is not exhaustive and if other tables are available, please include in your response.
A recycled option also applies here if applicable.
Category 2 – Seating including Soft and Breakout
A range of educational classroom chairs, stools, teacher’s chairs and swivel chairs available in a variety of styles. Fixed height chairs to be compliant to BSEN 1729 part 1 and or 2. Range of soft seating and breakout furniture, both modular and single units in a variety of shapes, styles and finishes. Range of screens both linking and free standing in a variety of sizes, shapes and materials.
Category 3 – Storage and Cloakroom
Educational classroom storage units, including wooden, metal and plastic construction both static and mobile, cupboards with lockable/without doors all for use with or without trays or shelves.
Range of storage units both tray and other variations to hold up to A1 paper and other items.
Cloakroom furniture range(s) mobile, static, wall fixed, individual hooks in a variety of materials styles and finishes.
Lockers – A variety of sizes in various materials in both off the shelf and bespoke.
Range of library shelving, display, book storage, in a variety of styles, finishes and materials.
Category 4 – Dining
Range of dining requirement to include tables, benches and seating covering fixed, folding, tilt top, wall mounted and retractable available in a variety of materials, styles, shapes and finishes A recycled option also applies here if applicable.
Category 5 – Staging
Range of staging covering school requirements to include fixed, mobile, demountable and retractable available in a variety of styles, designs, finishes and materials
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below
Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk
Select - Opportunities
Select Organisation - Commercial Services
Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided
Express interest - you may need to register first
Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways
1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity
2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity.
Following the instruction from herein
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Non- Educational Furniture
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot relates to the supply of Non-Educational Furniture this includes a range of office desks (with seating), storage, breakout and reception areas, display/presentation boards and PPE screens. This will cover a range of sizes, colours, materials and products within the categories specified
This LOT is divided into 6 Categories as labelled below. Tenderers may submit for all or one of the categories but MUST as a minimum be able to supply the basket of goods as stated as well as other ranges of similar products.
Category 1 – Office desks, meeting tables and chairs (including table and chair sets)
Range of office desks, meeting tables and chairs, including folding and flip-top in a variety of sizes, styles, finishes and shapes.
A recycled range can be offered where applicable.
Category 2 – Storage
Full range of office storage including filing cabinets, tambour units, pedestals, multi-drawer units, pigeon-hole units, filing units and safes.
Category 3 – Breakout and Reception
A range of breakout furniture including single units to modular in a variety of shapes and sizes including acoustic, breakout, sofas, all various finishes, styles, and materials together with a range of complementary coffee tables.
Category 4 – Office Seating and Chairs
A range of office seating including operator chairs with lumbar support options; visitor/meeting chairs and all other options such as banquet chairs. Range of folding chairs both linking and unlinked together with associated storage trolley.
Category 5 – Display and Presentation
A range in various styles, finishes, and materials, to include whiteboards magnetic and non- magnetic including themed, notice/display boards both open and covered, to include compliant range to BSEN13501-1 reaction to fire test. (Certification required).
Range of revolving or height adjustable whiteboards (magnetic and non-magnetic) and noticeboards/ display boards with a surface that can be pinned in a variety of finishes, poster frames, information and sign stands, literature display/dispensers, folding display, presentation panels and kits, divider screens of all sizes and styles together, exterior showcases and signage.
Category 6 – PPE Screens
A range of PPE products to include screens, desk dividers and sneeze screens in acrylic, moveable and removeable
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below
Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk
Select - Opportunities
Select Organisation - Commercial Services
Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided
Express interest - you may need to register first
Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways
1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity
2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity.
Following the instruction from herein
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Outdoor Furniture
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot relates to the supply of Outdoor furniture this range will include outdoor benches/tables and noticeboards. The benches and tables will be rust resistant or recyclable and the noticeboards will be post/wall mountable. This will cover a range of sizes, materials, products and colours within the categories listed.
This LOT is divided into 3 Categories as labelled below. Tenderers may submit for all or one of the categories but MUST as a minimum be able to supply the basket of goods as stated as well as other ranges of similar products.
Category 1 – Benches
Range of outdoor seating to include junior, picnic and arc benches in a variety of materials and sizes
A recycled range can be offered where applicable.
Category 2 – Outdoor Tables
To include junior, adult, compact and picnic tables in a range of materials and sizes
Category 3 – Noticeboards
A range of Noticeboards to include single and double sided, post or wall mounted in a variety of sizes and colours
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below
Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk
Select - Opportunities
Select Organisation - Commercial Services
Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided
Express interest - you may need to register first
Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways
1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity
2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity.
Following the instruction from herein
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Early Years Furniture
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot relates to the supply of Early Years Furniture this will include a range of Cloakroom furniture, tables/chairs, storage, soft furnishings, sleep and changing areas, zones/room areas and outdoor. This will cover a range of sizes, materials, products and colours within the categories listed.
This LOT is divided into 6 Categories as labelled below. Tenderers may submit for all or one of the categories but MUST as a minimum be able to supply the basket of goods as stated as well as other ranges of similar products.
Category 1 – Cloakroom Furniture
A range of early years cloakroom furniture including peg units, free standing and wall mountable cubby units, storage benches for shoes and bags and welly storage wall mounted and mobile.
Category 2 – Tables and Chairs
A range of tables to include height adjustable and fixed height in various shapes and sizes along with early years chairs and low teacher chairs. Chair and table sets.
Category 3 – Storage
A range of storage to include shelf, kinder, easy access, mobile, open and book and tray storage. Available in a variety of finishes and materials
Category 4 – Soft Furnishings
A range of soft sofas, chairs, bean bags and cushions. To also include early year themed mats
Category 5 – Sleep & Changing
A range of sleep pods, sleep mats and sleep mat storage. Baby changing units both mobile and with steps. Dropside cots and evacuation cots. All in various shapes, colours, sizes and materials.
Category 6 – Outdoor Furniture
A range of storage sheds and benches, tables and activity tables, chairs and story telling chairs, benches and table & chair and table & bench sets
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below
Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk
Select - Opportunities
Select Organisation - Commercial Services
Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided
Express interest - you may need to register first
Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways
1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity
2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity.
Following the instruction from herein
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Hire Furniture
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
KCS requires to offer a furniture hire service to its customers with a varied range of products. This range of products should include but not be limited to exam chairs and tables, banqueting products and lecture options.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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 gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below
Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk
Select - Opportunities
Select Organisation - Commercial Services
Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided
Express interest - you may need to register first
Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements in two ways
1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an link taking you direct to the opportunity
2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity.
Following the instruction from herein
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
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
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 June 2021
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
16 June 2021
Local time
2:15pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
Other public bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement but may only do so with the agreement of the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this Framework Agreement will be members, affiliates and associates of the CBC Group, local government authorities, the police service, the fire service, the NHS and NHS trusts, housing associations, third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies), free schools, publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man.
LOCAL AUTHORITY COUNCILS:
England:
County, Unitary, District, Borough, and Metropolitan Councils. (Parish and Community Councils are also permissible users). See link:
https://www.registers.service.gov.uk/registers
https://www.local.gov.uk/topics
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm
Northern Ireland: Administered across 26 Districts of Northern Ireland. See link:
http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/local-councils-in-northern-ireland
Scotland: Administered across 32 Council areas. See link:
http://www.cosla.gov.uk/scottish-local-government
Wales: Administered across 22 Council areas. See link:
http://wales.gov.uk/topics/localgovernment/?skip=1andlang=en
Isle of Man: Administered across 22 local authorities, consisting of 4 town authorities, 2 district authorities, 2 village authorities, and 14 parish authorities.
https://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/local-authorities/local-authority-contacts/
Channel Islands:
https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.gov.gg/article/152949/Government-Departments
EMERGENCY SERVICES:
POLICE:
National
England
http://www.police.uk/forces.htm
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary
Northern Island
https://www.police.uk/northern-ireland/
Scotland
http://www.scotland.police.uk/
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary
Wales
https://www.police.uk/dyfed-powys/
https://www.police.uk/north-wales/
https://www.police.uk/south-wales/
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary
Isle of Man
Channel Islands
http://www.guernsey.police.uk/
FIRE and RESCUE
UK – England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, IOM
http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs/
https://www.ukfirestations.co.uk/brigades
Channel Islands
https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/HomeAffairs/Pages/default.aspx
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
UK – England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, IOM
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency/about/access-and-opening
Isle of Man
Channel Islands
http://www.ports.je/JerseyCoastguard/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.rnli.org.gg/guernseys-lifeboat/
NHS/HEALTH BODIES AND AMBULANCE SERVICES:
England
https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
http://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust http://www.southcentralambulance.nhs.uk
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
https://www.swast.nhs.uk/welcome
West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Northern Island
http://www.hscni.net/index.php?link=trusts
Scotland
https://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/
http://www.scottishambulance.com/WhatWeDo/Default.aspx
Wales
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/
Isle of Man
https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/
https://www.gov.im/categories/health-and-wellbeing/isle-of-man-ambulance-service/
Channel Islands
https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/HealthSocialServices/Pages/index.aspx
https://www.gov.gg/article/119652/Health-Social-Care--Wellbeing
https://www.gov.je/pages/contacts.aspx?contactid=87
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND THEIR AGENCIES:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/A-ZOfCentralGovernment/index.htm
REGISTERED SOCIAL LANDLORDS:
Government-funded, not-for-profit organisations that provide affordable housing. They include housing associations, trusts and cooperatives.
England
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing
Scotland
https://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Pages/Datasets-and-Reports.aspx
Northern Ireland
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
Wales
Isle of Man
Channel Islands
https://www.gov.je/Home/RentingBuying/OtherRentalOptions/Pages/OtherHousing.aspx
EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS:
Nursery, primary, middle or high schools, secondary schools, Academies, free schools, special schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRU), further education colleges, universities.
UK – England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales
http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/index.php
https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/
http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/aboutus/members/Pages/default.aspx
Isle of Man
https://www.gov.im/categories/education-training-and-careers/schools-and-colleges/
Channel Islands
https://www.gov.je/Education/Schools/FindingSchool/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.gov.gg/article/163185/Education-Working--Retiring
CHARITIES
England and Wales
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
Scotland
Northern Ireland
https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/
Isle of Man
Channel Islands
http://www.jerseycharities.org/members
http://www.charity.org.gg/Find
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Commercial Services Kent Ltd
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4YT
Country
United Kingdom