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Published 17 Apr 2026, 15:26 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Furniture, Appliances and Household Goods

Official notice

Authority: Great Places Housing Group (Housing)

GoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products (39)Construction & Civil Engineering (45)Installation services (except software) (51) Delivery: North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE3)
Published estimate£1,327,283≈ £442k / year · £1,592,740 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 3 Aug 2026awarded 28 Sept 2026
Award (standstill) to Furniture Resource Centre
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 Oct 2029 · up to 31 Oct 2031 with extensions · starts 1 Nov 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Great Places Housing Group (Great Places) is seeking to award a contract to a single contractor to supply, deliver and install contract standard Furniture, Appliances and Household Goods to Great Places domestic properties and communal schemes, removing old items in an environmentally conscious way where possible.

The scope of this contract includes:

  • Bedroom - Beds
  • Bedroom Furniture
  • Linen
  • Living / Dining Room Furniture
  • Dinnerware
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen white goods
  • Small electricals
  • Household items
  • Starter packs
  • Installation Services
  • Delivery
  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Jul 2031, 23:59 BST.

CPV: Domestic appliances · Domestic furniture · Furnishing · Installation of built-in furniture · Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,327,283
Contract period: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2031 with extensionsValue: £1,327,283 exc. VAT · £1,592,740 inc. VAT
Delivery: North West, Yorkshire & HumberEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Great Places may exercise the following options during the procurement phase: i. Great Places may alter or amend the tender notice to ensure it remains compliant with the Procurement Act 2023. ii. Great Places may abandon this procurement process at any time. It shall have no liability whatsoever to any Potential Providers, should it elect to abandon this procurement exercise. iii. Great Places may alter the procurement timetable at its discretion. iv. To clarify any part of a submission received at any stage. v. To use alternative electronic means of receiving tenders in the event of technical difficulties with the e-tender platform during the Competitive Flexible Procedure. Great Places may exercise the following options during the Contract Period: i. The Contract Area, Contract Scope or Contract Period may be extended to require Providers to deliver additional services/works or locations that are in keeping with the nature of the contract for presently unknown variables, such as: > to support other departments within Great Places > to help to meet carbon net zero objectives > supporting any incoming or new regulatory and legislative changes > in cases of urgency > in cases of an alternative contract failure or termination > in cases of Great Places staff absence or illness ii. in the event Great Places acquires additional stock, e.g. through merger, contract or other acquisition, then Great Places reserves the right to extend the contract by a further period of 1 year and up to 50% value. iii. To vary or modify the contract as the result of materialisation of known risk. All bids are to remain valid for acceptance for a period of 6 months. Contingency for Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service) Failure: i. In the event that the Find a Tender Service (FTS) or associated central digital platform is unavailable or experiencing significant disruption, the Great Places reserves the right to utilise alternative publication and communication routes in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. ii. Where such contingency measures are implemented, the Great Places will ensure that all relevant information, including procurement notices, updates and any amendments to timescales (including standstill periods), are communicated transparently and directly to all participants via alternative means. iii. Bidders are responsible for ensuring they remain accessible via the contact details provided and acknowledge that, in such circumstances, formal notifications may be issued outside of the FTS or e-tender platform. · The proposed duration of the contract is an initial period of three (3) years with two extensions possible, in one year increments, up to a maximum of five (5) years at Great Places sole discretion.
39140000 Domestic furniture39200000 Furnishing39700000 Domestic appliances45421153 Installation of built-in furniture51100000 Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Financial Standing:

    Must have an annual turnover of £955,000.

    Insurance: £5m employers, £5m public, £5m products

    Must pay in line with Real Living Wage rates

    Confirm ICO regulatory action

    All operatives hold basic DBS

    Have Safeguarding procedures in place

  • Technical & professional ability

    Ability to meet timescales:

    Void deliveries: Will require 5 working day delivery, including installations

    All other deliveries: Will require 7 working day delivery, including installations

    Commit to Social Value

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
  • Price per Quality Point
Conditions of participation2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Financial Standing:

    Must have an annual turnover of £955,000.

    Insurance: £5m employers, £5m public, £5m products

    Must pay in line with Real Living Wage rates

    Confirm ICO regulatory action

    All operatives hold basic DBS

    Have Safeguarding procedures in place

  • Technical & professional ability

    Ability to meet timescales:

    Void deliveries: Will require 5 working day delivery, including installations

    All other deliveries: Will require 7 working day delivery, including installations

    Commit to Social Value

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 1 Jul 2031
First published
17 Apr 2026, 15:26 BST
Last source update
8 Oct 2026, 15:03 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 14 Sept 2026
Authority reference
DN810947
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-063862
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Domestic appliancesDomestic furnitureFurnishingInstallation of built-in furnitureInstallation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
Delivery area
North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE3)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06858d Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

All invoices must be sent to invoices@greatplaces.org.uk quoting a valid purchase order number.

The details on the invoice must reflect the details provided during supplier account set-up, and match the purchase order value.

Subject to the Employer's right to withhold or dispute any amount, the Employer will pay the Supplier within 30 calendar days from receipt of an undisputed invoice.

Review and risk notes
Risks

Operational & Delivery Risks

Risks relating to delivery times, access to properties, failed deliveries, and installation issues.

Safeguarding & Reputational Risks

Risks associated with working in residents’ homes, including staff conduct and potential impact on vulnerable individuals.

Health & Safety Risks

Risks arising from manual handling, installation activities, and ensuring product safety compliance.

Supply Chain & Stock Risks

Risks linked to product availability, supply disruption, quality consistency, and subcontractor reliance.

Contract Performance & Service Quality Risks

Risks of inconsistent service delivery, poor complaint handling, and failure to meet KPIs.

Financial & Commercial Risks

Risks related to pricing volatility, hidden costs, and supplier financial stability.

Data Protection & Privacy Risks

Risks involving the handling and protection of resident data during delivery and service coordination.

Environmental & Sustainability Risks

Risks concerning waste disposal, recycling obligations, sustainable sourcing requirements and legislative changes.

Mobilisation & Transition Risks

Risks during contract setup, including service gaps and poor handover from incumbent suppliers.

Legal & Regulatory Risks

Risks of non-compliance with procurement regulations.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
3 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
27 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Submission is through ProContract, including all clarifications via procontract.due-north.com/Advert ↗.

If the ProContract link does not work, please search on ProContract using reference DN810947.

Communication outside of ProContract may not be responded to, and may be considered in breach of procedural requirements and result in disqualification.

Timeline

17 Apr 2026 → 1 Nov 2026 · 11 dates
  1. Planning notice published194 days ago
    17 Apr 2026, 15:26 BST
  2. Market engagement179 days ago
    1 May 2026, 23:59 BST

    The objectives of this PME are to understand:

    (1) Deliveries

    (2) Carbon mitigation

    (3) Customer service and resolutions

    (4) Supplier interest and experience

    We invite suppliers to complete an online survey, accessible via desktop or mobile:

    forms.office.com/e/KDSH7naHCx ↗

    The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous by default, but you may leave your contact details if you wish to be notified when the tender is published.

    Respondents must declare any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest.

    Deadline for responses: 12:00 1st May 2026

    Great Places reserves the right to extend this deadline at its discretion.

    Great Places reserves the right to conduct additional preliminary market engagement notice not described in this notice to help meet the objectives of the PME.

    This notice is issued in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023 and is for preliminary market engagement only. It is not a call for competition.

    Participation in this exercise is voluntary and not a prerequisite for bidding in any future procurement. The formal tender process will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and associated regulations.

  3. Next notice expected151 days ago
    29 May 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Tender notice published113 days ago
    7 Jul 2026, 17:18 BST
  5. Clarification questions by93 days ago
    27 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
  6. Submission deadline86 days ago
    3 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
  7. Award decision expected by43 days ago
    14 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Assessment summaries sent30 days ago
    28 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
  9. Latest notice published20 days ago
    8 Oct 2026, 15:03 BST
  10. Standstill ends8 days ago
    19 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  11. Today
    28 Oct 2026
  12. Contract startsin 3 days
    1 Nov 2026

Notice history

9 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 17 Apr 2026
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    17 Apr 2026, 15:26 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    7 Jul 2026, 17:18 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value updated to £1,327,283
    7 Jul 2026, 17:18 BST
    was £1,250,000
  4. Status changed to active
    7 Jul 2026, 17:18 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    7 Jul 2026, 17:18 BST
  6. Deadline published: 3 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
    7 Jul 2026, 17:18 BST
  7. Contract award notice published
    8 Oct 2026, 15:03 BST
    UK6
  8. Status changed to complete
    8 Oct 2026, 15:03 BST
  9. Contract signature expected
    20 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £994,2851 award exc. VAT
Bids received 77 from SMEs
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Furniture Resource CentreVCSE1 Nov 2026 – 31 Oct 2029 · up to 31 Oct 2031Extensions: + 12 months + 12 months · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Great Places may exercise the following options during the procurement phase: i. Great Places may alter or amend the tender notice to ensure it remains compliant with the Procurement Act 2023. ii. Great Places may abandon this procurement process at any time. It shall have no liability whatsoever to any Potential Providers, should it elect to abandon this procurement exercise. iii. Great Places may alter the procurement timetable at its discretion. iv. To clarify any part of a submission received at any stage. v. To use alternative electronic means of receiving tenders in the event of technical difficulties with the e-tender platform during the Competitive Flexible Procedure. Great Places may exercise the following options during the Contract Period: i. The Contract Area, Contract Scope or Contract Period may be extended to require Providers to deliver additional services/works or locations that are in keeping with the nature of the contract for presently unknown variables, such as: > to support other departments within Great Places > to help to meet carbon net zero objectives > supporting any incoming or new regulatory and legislative changes > in cases of urgency > in cases of an alternative contract failure or termination > in cases of Great Places staff absence or illness ii. in the event Great Places acquires additional stock, e.g. through merger, contract or other acquisition, then Great Places reserves the right to extend the contract by a further period of 1 year and up to 50% value. iii. To vary or modify the contract as the result of materialisation of known risk. All bids are to remain valid for acceptance for a period of 6 months.£994,28528 Sept 2026standstill to 19 Oct 2026Standstill

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
7final-stage tenders71—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Great Places Housing Group Limited

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-MPR: 30045R · GB-PPON: PRYW-1616-TVYT 2a Derwent Avenue, Manchester, North West, M21 7QPContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • FURNITURE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 02296329GB-PPON: PCBW-3893-ZGMH 1 Cartwrights Farm Road, Liverpool, North West, L24 1UYContact email

Official documents & specifications (7)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure