Planned procurement · Notice 087425-2026

CRF Furniture and White Goods

Value: Value not stated
Stage: Early notice
Where: East Midlands
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes, says the buyer
Contract: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2028

In plain English

Leicestershire County Council wants a supplier to source, store, deliver and where needed install essential furniture and white goods (such as fridges, freezers, washer/dryers and basic furniture) direct to residents in financial hardship across Leicestershire. The contract runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028.

Good fit for: Furniture and white goods wholesalers or retailers with their own storage and home delivery/installation capability.

The catch:

Supplier must be able to store stock and deliver across the whole of Leicestershire
Competitive wholesale pricing expected
Clear audit trails required as the money comes from ringfenced DWP funding

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) provides residents experiencing financial hardship with essential furniture and white goods through the Crisis Payment Service. The service requires a supplier that can source, store and deliver a range of household items directly to eligible residents across Leicestershire at competitive wholesale prices. The CRF is funded through ringfenced Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) funding rather than Council resources. DWP guidance requires local welfare provision to include support for people facing immediate financial crisis and those needing assistance to establish or maintain a home. As a result, the provision of essential furniture and white goods forms a core component of the CRF and the Council must maintain arrangements for the delivery of this support. Direct provision of goods ensures that residents receive the items they need to maintain a safe and functional home environment, whilst providing greater assurance that public funds are used for their intended purpose. This approach reduces the risk of fraud and misuse compared with cash-based awards and supports effective contract management through clear audit trails. Leicestershire County Council is exploring options for the provision, delivery and, where appropriate, installation of essential furniture and white goods for eligible residents experiencing financial crisis.

Read the official notice

What happens next

This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. Read the official notice for the details.

Procedure: not stated. Published 15 Sep 2026.

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