Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c28-a628-73f1-bd1a-ce98544a9fec/hcc-june-2018-the-supply-of-independent-living-products closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # HCC June 2018 - The Supply of Independent Living Products [Supply Hertfordshire](https://tendernation.io/buyers/supply-hertfordshire) Estimated value £20,000,000 to £100,000,000 Published 13 Jul 2018 Deadline Closed 13 Aug 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Hertfordshire County Council (the Contracting Authority) acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Independent Living Products (hereinafter referred to as 'Goods') and is seeking suitably qualified Contractor(s) to supply the Goods under any Framework Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. A list of the Goods required is given in the Specification (Schedule 1) of the procurement documents. The authorities that are currently participating in this tender exercise and any subsequent Framework Agreement are listed below: ### Coventry City Council ### Hampshire County Council Hertfordshire County Council (Herts Fullstop) ### Southend-On-Sea Borough Council The Contracting Authority reserves the right however to include any other Consortium member, affiliate or associate who may wish to join this arrangement throughout its life (Customers) subject to the approval of the Contracting Authority and completion of an Access Agreement. The requirement is for the direct delivery of Goods to various locations throughout each Customer. The anticipated total annual joint expenditure across the Participating Authorities on these Goods across all Lots is presently circa ?5,610,000 per annum, however the estimated annual range for all Customers is between ?5,000,000 and ?25,000,000. The estimated annual spend by each Participating Authority can be broken down as follows: ### Coventry City Council ?360,000 ### Hampshire County Council ?2,500,000 ### Hertfordshire County Council ?2,500,000 ### Southend-On-Sea Borough Council ?250,000 The Framework Agreement will be for a period of four (4) years unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework Agreement. Please note that the contract requirements will subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. This procurement is an Open (one stage) process. Suppliers wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 13.08.2018. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on 13.08.2018. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted by the system. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Goods provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the impli... Additional information: To access this opportunity and for a full suite of tender documents please visit [supplyhertfordshire.uk](https://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/90e16f39-47ce-4bc0-9825-aa008d13a898) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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