Residential Furniture Framework.
Contract notice
Supplies
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)
Places for People Group Limited
Strategic Procurement Team, Group Support Centre, 4 The Pavilions, Portway
For the attention of: Mr Craig Ainscow
PR2 2YB Preston
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 1772897314
E-mail:
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority: www.placesforpeople.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: www.housingprocurement.com
Further information can be obtained from: Places for People Group Limited as agent for and on behalf of its current and future subsidiaries and affiliates
4 The Pavilions Portway
PR2 2YB Preston
I.2)Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.3)Main activity
Housing and community amenities
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: no
Section II: Object of the contract
II.1)Description
II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
Residential Furniture Framework.
II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Supplies
Purchase
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: United Kingdom.
Purchase
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: United Kingdom.
NUTS code UK
II.1.3)Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement
II.1.4)Information on framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 6
Range: between 1 100 000 and 1 500 000 GBP
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 6
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 4Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT:Range: between 1 100 000 and 1 500 000 GBP
II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase(s)
Places for People is seeking expressions of interest from suitably resourced and experienced suppliers of residential furniture for the supply, delivery, assembly and disposal of furniture across the UK on behalf of itself, its present and future subsidiaries.
There will be two Lots. Lot 1 is for the supply of furniture to sheltered accommodation and older person schemes and Lot 2 is for the supply of furniture to supported accommodation and affordable housing.
There will be two Lots. Lot 1 is for the supply of furniture to sheltered accommodation and older person schemes and Lot 2 is for the supply of furniture to supported accommodation and affordable housing.
II.1.6)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
39143000, 39143100, 39143200, 39143300, 39112100, 39113100, 39113200, 39114100, 39531000, 39200000, 39220000, 39000000
II.1.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
II.1.8)Lots
This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
II.1.9)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2)Quantity or scope of the contract
II.2.1)Total quantity or scope:
Places for People is seeking to establish a framework of residential furniture suppliers. Places for People estimate approximately 3 500 items of furniture and furnishings are to be purchased through the framework each year. Places for People make no representation and warranty as to the number of future orders.
The Contracting Authority requires suppliers to have the capacity to deliver on a national basis, unpack and assemble and dispose of old furniture as necessary.
Items of furniture required are bedroom furniture and communal living room furniture, household items and associated items.
There will be two Lots. Lot 1 is for the Supply of Furniture for Sheltered Accommodation and Older Person Schemes. Lot 2 is for Supported Accommodation and Affordable Housing.
Under the framework the suppliers and its supply chain will be required to actively participate in the achievement of and/or environmental policy objectives for example, relating to recruitment and training and supply chain initiatives. Accordingly, the contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations to be detailed in the contract documents.
The length of the agreement will be 4 years. Spend has been given a range of 275 000-375 000 GBP per annum and calculated over the 4 year framework to be between 1.1 m GBP and 1.4 m GBP.
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 1 100 000 and 1 500 000 GBP
The Contracting Authority requires suppliers to have the capacity to deliver on a national basis, unpack and assemble and dispose of old furniture as necessary.
Items of furniture required are bedroom furniture and communal living room furniture, household items and associated items.
There will be two Lots. Lot 1 is for the Supply of Furniture for Sheltered Accommodation and Older Person Schemes. Lot 2 is for Supported Accommodation and Affordable Housing.
Under the framework the suppliers and its supply chain will be required to actively participate in the achievement of and/or environmental policy objectives for example, relating to recruitment and training and supply chain initiatives. Accordingly, the contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations to be detailed in the contract documents.
The length of the agreement will be 4 years. Spend has been given a range of 275 000-375 000 GBP per annum and calculated over the 4 year framework to be between 1.1 m GBP and 1.4 m GBP.
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 1 100 000 and 1 500 000 GBP
II.2.2)Information about options
Options: no
II.2.3)Information about renewals
II.3)Duration of the contract or time limit for completion
Duration in months: 48 (from the award of the contract)
Information about lots
Lot No: 1 Lot title: Supply of Furniture - Sheltered Accommodation and Older Persons Schemes1)Short description
The supply of residential furniture suitable for sheltered accommodation and older person schemes through the United Kingdom.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
39143000, 39143100, 39143200, 39143300, 39112100, 39113100, 39113200, 39114100, 39531000, 39200000, 39220000, 39000000
3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 2 Lot title: Supply of Furniture - Supported Accommodation and Affordable Housing
1)Short description
To supply furniture suitable for a diverse range of requirements to meet the needs of customers living in supported accommodation as well as affordable housing.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
39143000, 39143100, 39143200, 39143300, 39112100, 39113100, 39113200, 39114100, 39531000, 39200000, 39220000, 39000000
3)Quantity or scope
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Deposits and guarantees required:
Any deposits or guarantees required will be set out in the contract documents.
III.1.2)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
Any conditions or arrangements will be set out in the contract documents.
III.1.3)Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
Joint and several liability.
III.1.4)Other particular conditions
The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: no
III.2)Conditions for participation
III.2.1)Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Any supplier may be disqualified who:
(a) is bankrupt or is being wound up, where his affairs are being administered by the court, where he has entered into an arrangement with creditors, where he has suspended business activities or is in any analogous situation arising from a similar procedure under national laws and regulations;
(b) is the subject of proceedings for a declaration of bankruptcy, for an order compulsory winding up the administration by the court or of an arrangement with creditors or of any other similar proceedings under national laws and regulations;
(c) has been convicted by a judgement which has the force of res judicata in accordance with the legal provisions of the country of any offence concerning his professional conduct;
(d) has been guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by any means which the contract authorities can demonstrate;
(e) has not fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which he is established or with those of the country of the contracting authority;
(f) has not fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of taxes in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which he is established or with those of the country of the contracting authority;
(g) is guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying the information required under this Section or has not supplied such information;
(h) has been the subject of a conviction for participation in a criminal organization, as defined in Article 2(1) of Council Joint Action 98/733/JHA;
(i) has been the subject of a conviction for corruption, as defined in Article 3 of the Council Act of 26.5.1972 and Article 3(1) of Council Joint Action 98/742/JHA3 respectively;
(j)has been the subject of a conviction for fraud within the meaning of Article 1 of the Convention relating to the protection of the financial interests of the European Communities;
(k) has been the subject of a conviction for money laundering, as defined in Article 1 of Council Directive 91/308/EEC of 10.6.1991 on prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering.
(a) is bankrupt or is being wound up, where his affairs are being administered by the court, where he has entered into an arrangement with creditors, where he has suspended business activities or is in any analogous situation arising from a similar procedure under national laws and regulations;
(b) is the subject of proceedings for a declaration of bankruptcy, for an order compulsory winding up the administration by the court or of an arrangement with creditors or of any other similar proceedings under national laws and regulations;
(c) has been convicted by a judgement which has the force of res judicata in accordance with the legal provisions of the country of any offence concerning his professional conduct;
(d) has been guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by any means which the contract authorities can demonstrate;
(e) has not fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which he is established or with those of the country of the contracting authority;
(f) has not fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of taxes in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which he is established or with those of the country of the contracting authority;
(g) is guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying the information required under this Section or has not supplied such information;
(h) has been the subject of a conviction for participation in a criminal organization, as defined in Article 2(1) of Council Joint Action 98/733/JHA;
(i) has been the subject of a conviction for corruption, as defined in Article 3 of the Council Act of 26.5.1972 and Article 3(1) of Council Joint Action 98/742/JHA3 respectively;
(j)has been the subject of a conviction for fraud within the meaning of Article 1 of the Convention relating to the protection of the financial interests of the European Communities;
(k) has been the subject of a conviction for money laundering, as defined in Article 1 of Council Directive 91/308/EEC of 10.6.1991 on prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering.
III.2.2)Economic and financial ability
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: As set out in the contract documents.
III.2.3)Technical capacity
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
As set out in the contract documents.
As set out in the contract documents.
III.2.4)Information about reserved contracts
III.3)Conditions specific to services contracts
III.3.1)Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession: no
III.3.2)Staff responsible for the execution of the service
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
Restricted
IV.1.2)Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate
Envisaged minimum number 6: and maximum number 12
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: It is envisaged that six suppliers will be invited to tender for each Lot.
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: It is envisaged that six suppliers will be invited to tender for each Lot.
IV.1.3)Reduction of the number of operators during the negotiation or dialogue
IV.2)Award criteria
IV.2.1)Award criteria
The most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document
IV.2.2)Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used: no
IV.3)Administrative information
IV.3.1)File reference number attributed by the contracting authority:
IV.3.2)Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract
no
IV.3.3)Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents or descriptive document
Time limit for receipt of requests for documents or for accessing documents: 5.12.2014 - 12:00
Payable documents: no
Payable documents: no
IV.3.4)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
8.12.2014 - 12:00
IV.3.5)Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
IV.3.6)Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up
English.
IV.3.7)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.3.8)Conditions for opening of tenders
Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders: no
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2)Information about European Union funds
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
VI.3)Additional information
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to cancel the procurement and not to proceed with the award of any contract at any stage of the procurement process and/or to award only part or parts of any contract. Save for mandatory periods, the time-scales indicated in this notice are approximate and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to amend the same. The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. Suppliers can express interest in this procurement, express their interest in working with the Places for People Group and be informed of the latest opportunities by registering on the Due North Housing Procurement Portal. http://www.housingprocurement.com Responses should be submitted online using Due North no later than the date and time quoted in IV.3.4.
VI.4)Procedures for appeal
VI.4.1)Body responsible for appeal procedures
High Court of England and Wales
Royal Courts of Justice
WC2A 2LL London
UNITED KINGDOM
VI.4.2)Lodging of appeals
VI.4.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:
7.11.2014