Published date: 19 January 2021

Last edited date: 19 January 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 26 February 2021, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000

  • Storage services - 63121100

  • Housing services - 70333000

Location of contract

B69 3DB

Value of contract

£144,000 to £180,000

Procurement reference

SMBC 21009

Published date

19 January 2021

Closing date

26 February 2021

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

1 April 2021

Contract end date

31 March 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Provision of Removal and Associated Services

The Council has a regular requirement for residential moves and office relocations within the Borough of Sandwell that also includes a packing and unpacking service and the requirement for furniture and belongings to be taken into storage as and when required.

Residential Removals are categorised into the following types:

Tenant Incentive Scheme (TIS)
Deaths involving the Treasury
Evictions or abandoned properties
Decants
Emergency Moves

Term of Contract
The Contract duration is for three (3) years, commencing 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2024.

Value of Contract
Based on previous data, the estimated annual cost is to be in the region of £60,000. This value is based on historical spend data and is intended to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated from the contract.

Expenditure over the last 12-month period is broken down as follows:

Residential Moves 46%
Office Relocations 14%
Crate Hire 12%
Storage 25%
Porter Service 3%

This breakdown is based on the last 12-month period and is to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee that future service requirements will be the same.

Appointment of Service Provider
To appoint a single provider for the provision of Removal Services.

Accreditation
Tenderers must be a Member of the British Association of Removers or Equivalent European Standard. A copy of your certification will need to be submitted with your Tender. Further information can be found at: www.bar.co.uk

Closing date for Tender Submissions Friday 26 February 2021 @ 15:00 hrs.

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Michelle Hackwood

Address

Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3DB
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 2873

Email

michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk