Provision of Refurbished Furniture and White Goods for Leicestershire County Council's Signposting and Community Support Service

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Leicestershire County Council awarded a contract to Leicestershire & Rutland Reuse Network for the provision of good quality refurbished (and where agreed graded/new) furniture and goods and/or services ordered by the Council or an Accredited Partner (including District Councils and Voluntary and Community organisations).

The Service provides ordered goods to people in hardship and crisis to enable them to move out of temporary accommodation, access tenancies, and comprises a key element of the Signposting and Community Support Service (SCSS).

The successful tenderer provides supplies/services from a catalogue of generically priced items as well as delivery and, where required, installation of these goods/services.

Any Catalogue item ordered shall be of a clean and satisfactory quality and fit for purpose and comply with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

The Provider ensures that Catalogue items ordered are properly packed and secured in such manner as to enable them to reach their destination in good condition.

The Service is provided within a fixed budget set by the Council at the beginning of each financial year.

The Provider works with the Council and Accredited Partners to ensure effective and equitable provision within the set budget.

The contract is for a maximum period of 3 years with the option to extend by up to a further 24 months.

The anticipated value is up to £130,000 per annum and up to £650,000 over the potential maximum lifetime including extensions.

The awarded contract value is £390,000.