Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1a-bff8-73c2-8e57-d012c4e6dd88/discretionary-welfare-assistance-scheme

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Discretionary Welfare Assistance Scheme

[St.Helens Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sthelens-council)

Estimated value

£540,000

Published

25 Apr 2017

Deadline

Closed

25 May 2017

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Contract for the supply of equipment and furniture to Discretionary Welfare Assistance Scheme

The Discretionary Welfare Assistance Scheme provides support to vulnerable residents who require help to establish or maintain a home independently in the community by providing goods in kind. The Council provides furniture, new (or refurbished) and new electrical items to assist people who meet a qualifying criteria. The Council, is seeking to select a supplier who, on a call off basis, can deliver and, where appropriate, install a range of furniture and white goods in resident's homes within the borough of St Helens. Typical orders will consist of one or more of the following items:

• bed and bedding;

• the supply and installation of electric items (White Goods):

o fridge or fridge freezer;

o washing machine;

o electric cooker (occasionally gas). Contract for the supply of equipment and furniture to Discretionary Welfare Assistance Scheme is for the duration of 12 months. There will be an option to extend for a further two one year periods (1+1)

## CPV classification

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

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f3deb16e-56db-4138-bfd4-661dba05386f)

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