236_23 Matting

Concepts

• furniture and furnishings
• leicester
• espo
• mats
• matting
• credit rating checks
• significant changes
• on-going contract
• domestic appliances
• regular basis

Location

Description

A framework for the supply of a range of matting including entrance, logo, outdoor, protection and learning mats, suitable for use in educational and commercial environments. Products will feature in ESPO's catalogue for direct delivery to end user establishments. Lot 1 - Logo, Classroom, Traditional, Safety and Floor protection Mats Lot 2 - Outdoor heavy duty, Entrance and multi-purpose Mats Lot 3 - Learning Mats The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. The minimum financial requirement for the purposes of the current tender exercise is stated in the procurement documents. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal. EastMidsTenders Procurement Portal https://www.eastmidstenders.org/