PAN1318 - Domestic Goods and Home Furnishings for Care Leavers

Approximately 70 young people leave care settings provided by Leicester City Council each year and each is given a Leaving Care Grant of £2000, to buy essential household goods, enabling them to live independently. The Authority intends to create a competitive framework agreement of Suppliers who are able to supply and deliver goods to these young people and enable them to get the best value for their money.

The young people will be supported by a case worker who will assist them with choosing and purchasing the goods that they wish to buy.

The goods have been divided into the following Lots:

Lot 1 – Large household appliances

Including but not limited to:

• Washing Machine
• Cooker (including hob, oven and grill)
• Fridge Freezer

Lot 2 – Small household appliances

Including but not limited to:

• Electric kettle
• Toaster
• Alarm clock
• Smoke alarm
• Iron
• Vacuum cleaner
• Television

Lot 3 – Kitchen essentials

Including but not limited to:

• Saucepan set (including frying pan)
• Tea towels
• Dinner set
• Cutlery set
• Kitchen tool set (spoon, masher etc)
• Roasting tin set
• Knife set
• Tin opener
• Casserole dish
• Kitchen bin
• Ironing board
• Clothes airer
• Dust pan and brush
• Pack of four mugs
• Pack of four glasses


Lot 4 – Furniture

Including but not limited to:

• Single bed and mattress
• Double bed and mattress
• Sofa
• Chest of drawers
• Wardrobe (2 door)
• Coffee table
• Table and chairs

Lot 5 – Soft furnishings

Including but not limited to:

• Single duvet
• Single duvet covers
• Single fitted sheets
• Pillows
• Pillow cases
• Bath towels
• Hand towels
• Flannels

Lot 6 – Curtains and Curtain poles

Including but not limited to:

• Curtains
• Curtain poles

Lot 7 – Carpets

• Carpets and fitting as required

Suppliers are invited to bid for all or any of the above Lots.

As all young people will be given a choice on what they want to purchase, it is important that the suppliers are able to offer alternative goods, possibly of higher value, through a catalogue or website, if a young person would prefer.