Published date: 25 April 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 25 May 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 39000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£540,000

Procurement reference

STHEL001-DN261019-33280485

Published date

25 April 2017

Closing date

25 May 2017

Contract start date

1 July 2017

Contract end date

30 June 2018

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Contract for the supply of equipment and furniture to Discretionary Welfare Assistance Scheme
The Discretionary Welfare Assistance Scheme provides support to vulnerable residents who require help to establish or maintain a home independently in the community by providing goods in kind. The Council provides furniture, new (or refurbished) and new electrical items to assist people who meet a qualifying criteria. The Council, is seeking to select a supplier who, on a call off basis, can deliver and, where appropriate, install a range of furniture and white goods in resident's homes within the borough of St Helens. Typical orders will consist of one or more of the following items:
• bed and bedding;
• the supply and installation of electric items (White Goods):
o fridge or fridge freezer;
o washing machine;
o electric cooker (occasionally gas). Contract for the supply of equipment and furniture to Discretionary Welfare Assistance Scheme is for the duration of 12 months. There will be an option to extend for a further two one year periods (1+1)

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About the buyer

Contact name

Joanne Waddilove

Address

St. Helens Town Hall
Victoria Square
St.Helens
WA10 1HP
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1744676789

Email

joannewaddilove@sthelens.gov.uk

Website

http://www.sthelens.gov.uk