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West Northamptonshire Council Temporary Accommodation White Goods, Furniture and Services Framework

West Northamptonshire Council · Local authority

In brief

West Northamptonshire Council is looking for suppliers for furniture work (East Midlands).

It is a framework worth up to £900,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.

It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 30 September 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Friday 18 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Wednesday 30 September 2026

How bids are scored

Price 40% · Quality 60%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 11 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £900,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is undertaking a competitive procedure to appoint a maximum of three suppliers onto each Lot for the provision of white goods, beds, mattresses, carpets and flooring to support the rapid turnaround of temporary accommodation properties across Northamptonshire. The framework will be divided into the following three lots: • Lot 1: The Provision and Installation of White Goods • Lot 2: The Provision and Installation of Carpets and Flooring • Lot 3: The Provision of Beds and Mattresses A maximum of 9 Suppliers will be appointed to the Framework. Suppliers will be ranked based on their total tender scores.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 2 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £900,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 3 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Friday 18 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 30 September 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
LOT 1 White Goods & Services 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029 What this lot covers The provision of white goods & services including cookers and fridges with delivery and installation	—	£400,000
LOT 2 Carpets and Flooring 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029 What this lot covers The provision and installation of carpets and flooring	—	£250,000
Lot 3 Beds and Mattresses 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029 What this lot covers The Provision of Beds and Mattresses	Furniture	£250,000

Timeline

4 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 083978-2026

About the buyer

West Northamptonshire CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

450

Awards

368

All tenders and awards from West Northamptonshire Council

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From notice 083978-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.