Scope
Reference
C5086
Description
Cheshire East Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to assess interest from organisations within Cheshire East in supplying white goods, wider essentials and related services across the borough.
This questionnaire will be used to gather feedback from suppliers to inform the service and procurement design.
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 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
Contract locations
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Engagement
Engagement deadline
9 January 2026
Engagement process description
Full details of the market engagement can be found by visiting The Chest at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
The relevant project reference is DN800520.
We kindly invite interested participants to download and complete the questionnaire, then submit it to the email address stated within the questionnaire document.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
9 February 2026
Contracting authority
Cheshire East Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTWR-7124-XZXQ
Delamere House
Crewe
CW1 2JZ
United Kingdom
Email: procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Website: http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government