Scope
Description
The Council and its ancillary arms (such as arm's length bodies and/or wholly or partly owned subsidiaries and partner organisations) require a provider to provide good quality, safe, range and value for money Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings for its Early Years Educations Settings and Temporary Residential Accommodation
This service is provided as part of the Authority's legal and statutory obligation to provide the necessary equipment and services to support its vulnerable residents of varying age groups as prescribed by these legislations:
• Children Act 1989 & 2004
• Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000
• Statutory Guidance on Securing Sufficient Accommodation for Looked After Children 2010
• Guidance on the Provision of Accommodation for 16 & 17-year-old young people who be homeless and/or require accommodation 2010
• Housing Act 1996
• Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
• Childcare Act 2006
The Authority is tendering for Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings requirements for Lots as follows:
Lot 1 - Window Protection and Covering
Lot 2 - Outdoor Equipment Protection and Covering
Lot 3 - Indoor Equipment Protection and Heuristic Play
Lot 4 - Indoor Staff and Reception Room Furniture
Lot 5 - Residential Accommodation Furniture - including living and dining
The Contractors shall deliver the service to the Authority covering multiple locations around the Borough. The contract is for 4 years with an option to extend for up to 1 year
Further information and tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Any questions regarding the tender should be addressed through the portal in the messaging section.
Closing date Noon on 23rd December 2025
Total value (estimated)
- £4,110,000 excluding VAT
- £4,932,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 31 January 2030
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 4 years, 11 months, 27 days
Description of possible extension:
12 months extension at the descretion of the Council
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 39100000 - Furniture
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Lot 1 - Window Protection and Covering
Lot 2 - Outdoor Equipment Protection and Covering
Lot 3 - Indoor Equipment Protection and Heuristic Play
Lot 4 - Indoor Staff and Reception Room Furniture
Lot 5 - Residential Accommodation Furniture
Lot 1. Window Protection and Covering
Description
Window Protection and Covering as per tender documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,020,000 excluding VAT
- £1,224,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Outdoor Equipment Protection and Covering
Description
Outdoor Equipment Protection and Covering as per tender documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Indoor Equipment Protection and Heuristic Play
Description
Indoor Equipment Protection and Heuristic Play as per tender documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,375,000 excluding VAT
- £1,650,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Indoor Staff and Reception Room Furniture
Description
Indoor Staff and Reception Room Furniture as per tender documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £745,000 excluding VAT
- £894,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Residential Accommodation Furniture
Description
Residential Accommodation Furniture as per tender documents
Lot value (estimated)
- £470,000 excluding VAT
- £564,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Window Protection and Covering
Lot 2. Outdoor Equipment Protection and Covering
Lot 3. Indoor Equipment Protection and Heuristic Play
Lot 4. Indoor Staff and Reception Room Furniture
Lot 5. Residential Accommodation Furniture
As per tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Window Protection and Covering
Lot 2. Outdoor Equipment Protection and Covering
Lot 3. Indoor Equipment Protection and Heuristic Play
Lot 4. Indoor Staff and Reception Room Furniture
Lot 5. Residential Accommodation Furniture
As per tender documents
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Window Protection and Covering
Lot 2. Outdoor Equipment Protection and Covering
Lot 3. Indoor Equipment Protection and Heuristic Play
Lot 4. Indoor Staff and Reception Room Furniture
Lot 5. Residential Accommodation Furniture
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 December 2025, 12:00pm
Electronic auction will be used
Yes
Submission address and any special instructions
as per tender documents https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 50% | |
| Quality | Quality | 40% | |
| Social Value | included in Qaulity |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPYP-9821-RZGJ
Town Hall
Barking
IG11 7LU
United Kingdom
Email: edna.amolo@lbbd.gov.uk
Website: http://www.lbbd.gov.uk
Region: UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government