Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cdd-091f-706f-bd54-1f6c0b117c2b/695-24-design-and-refurbishment-solutions-for-libraries-learning-resource-centr awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 695\_24 Design and Refurbishment Solutions for Libraries, Learning Resource Centres and Other Indoor Public Spaces [Espo](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £8,000,000 Published 12 Jun 2024 Deadline Closed 12 Jul 2024 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender A framework for the provision of design and refurbishment solutions, to include the full design, sourcing, delivery, and installation of project for libraries and other indoor spaces. The framework is not limited to local authority premises and can be accessed for a wide scope of requirements including but not limited to education settings. - Lot 1 Design and Refurbishment Solutions for Libraries - Lot 2 Design and Refurbishment Solutions for Indoor Public Spaces (excluding libraries) The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. ESPO shall monitor the financial stability of the awarded suppliers during the period of the Framework Agreement by reference to credit rating agency reports. ESPO shall obtain a credit score for the suppliers on or before the Framework start date as a base score and where a significant change is identified over the life of the Framework Agreement, ESPO reserves the right to investigate the reasons for this significant change. Depending on the severity of the offences involved, it will be at the sole discretion of ESPO to suspend or even permanently remove the supplier from the Framework Agreement. For further details on the award by Lot, please view the Find A Tender award notice here: [find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030283-2024](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030283-2024) Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at [espo.org](https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/)) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: [espo.org/legal](https://www.espo.org/legal). ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders information only. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. Read full description ## 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/3dfef376-8c92-496d-88c4-a950d0aed664) 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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