Domestic furniture and furnishings framework

In 2021 Scotland Excel’s third Domestic Furniture Framework went live. It helps Scottish councils and housing associations source furniture for tenants and people facing crisis. The framework offers both new goods (Lot 1), provided by businesses, or reused goods (Lot 2), provided through Circular Communities Scotland, a network of charities and social enterprises supporting the circular economy.

The previous framework saw £1m spent on reused goods. The new goods are supplied by businesses and Social Enterprises meeting requirements on extended lifetime, sustainable materials and production processes, and end-of-life management.