Tower Hamlets is seeking expressions of interest from experienced and suitably qualified organisations to supply, fit and maintain furnishings and white goods in temporary accommodation offered to individuals and families by the Council’s Housing Options Service. The appointed organisations will furnish temporary accommodation with floor coverings, window coverings and a cooker, amongst other household items to be provided as and when required.

Items provided will need to be maintained for a minimum of 24 months, irrespective of whether or not the item is still under warranty.

A cleaning and maintenance service is required for items supplied in order to minimise the cost of replacing items which are still serviceable and have a minimum of 12 months life remaining.

The Council’s intention is to appoint up to three highest-scoring organisations onto this framework. Call-offs from this framework will be on a rotational basis.

The contract will enable the Council to furnish residential properties with essential items offered to residents through the Housing Options Service. The successful organisations will supply, fit and maintain the property with everyday goods such as furniture, carpet and vinyl coverings and supply white goods inclusive of manufacturer’s warranty or warranty offered by the supplier. It is essential for the supplier to carry out annual PAT testing, provide general cleaning and maintenance for the white goods supplied. The successful suppliers will remove and replace carpet/vinyl floor covering as and when required. Key collection and drop-off service is required.

The framework is open to all local authorities in England and Wales, where ‘local authority’ has the meaning given in Section 270 of the Local Government Act 1972. Charges for the use of the framework will apply and details of these and the precise services required, can be found in the tender documentation.