Published date: 2 July 2021

Last edited date: 5 August 2021

This notice was replaced on 24 September 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 24 September 2021)

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.


Contract summary

Industry

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

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£450,000 to £2,250,000

Procurement reference

JB/ACS/LCC/21/676

Published date

2 July 2021

Closing date

10 August 2021

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

1 December 2021

Contract end date

30 November 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Lancashire County Council's Essential Household Goods Support Scheme is a non-statutory service that provides support for the people of Lancashire who need help to maintain or establish a home. It provides free essential household items to those individuals/families who do not have access to sufficient income or funds to meet their immediate needs, along with help and advice in seeking additional support. The overall aim of the Service is to support people to meet their immediate needs and to help them feel more secure and live more independently in their community.
The Service Provider will deliver the entire Service from the first point of contact through to the approval, provision and delivery of essential household items. This will include managing three separate strands:
Strand 1: Receiving and assessing applications to the Essential Household Goods Support Scheme
Strand 2: Sourcing and delivering essential household items to successful Service Users
Strand 3: Supporting Service Users to seek and access additional support
As the budget is limited, it is expected the Service Provider will work with the Authority, and in partnership with public, voluntary, faith and community sector organisations, to deliver an innovative, flexible and holistic service that maximises resources, manages demand and prioritises those Service Users most in need.
This Specification sets out the aims, objectives and requirements of the Service, the standards and legislation that must be adhered to, and the anticipated levels of delivery that the successful Service Provider will be expected to attain during the contract period.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Jessica Brindle

Address

Fishergate
Preston
PR18XJ
England

Telephone

01772 536208

Email

jessica.brindle@lancashire.gov.uk