Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2e-6284-72b6-aa1f-9f441654ea82/soft-market-testing-event-for-the-provision-of-furniture-and-related-services pending GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Soft market testing event for the provision of furniture and related services [University of Essex](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-essex) Estimated value Not stated Published 20 Dec 2018 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Essex will be commencing a tender opportunity for the supply of different types of furniture including but not limited to office, breakout, laboratory, outdoor, reception, café / Bistro, auditorium seating and Integrated Secure ICT desking furniture. Ahead of this tender exercise the University of Essex would like to engage with potential suppliers to discuss the proposed sourcing strategy and help refine our requirements by way of a supplier day on Wednesday the 6th February 2019. We want to engage with the industry experts so that we can ensure this requirement is well placed when we go out to market and able to be delivered by the market. Please note the draft specification will made available to interested suppliers. ### Areas of Focus - The University's furniture strategy - Discuss areas of the draft specification - Discuss different pricing models The supplier day will take place on Wednesday the 6th February 2019 at the University of Essex Colchester campus, please confirm your attendance by registering an interest via our E-sourcing portal, Proactis ([supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login](https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login)). All requests to attend must be received by 17:00 on Wednesday the 30th January 2019. Due to the location of the Supplier Day numbers will be limited; therefore we request that attendance is restricted to a maximum of two key members of your organisation. Read full description ## CPV classification Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/cfcd2967-c08c-4479-8edf-0ba6d92fd809) 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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