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Provision of Removal Services

Hull City Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jun 2025 at 16:02

Award Notice
Award

17 Jun 2025 at 10:05

Award Notice
Tender

27 Nov 2024 at 16:05

Tender Notice
Planning

09 Aug 2024 at 16:05

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council recently awarded a contract for providing removal services, which falls under the "services" industry category, specifically focusing on relocation services. The procurement process concluded with an award, and the successful contract with Hardakers Removals & Storage Limited was signed on 23rd June 2025, with the services set to last until 22nd June 2028, including an optional extension for another 12 months. This open procedure was completed through a one-stage tender process, and the contract is valued at approximately £450,000. The location associated with this contract is UKE11, which pertains to the area around Kingston upon Hull in the United Kingdom.

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialised in commercial and residential relocation services. Companies that offer high-quality service delivery with a strong emphasis on price competitiveness would be well-suited to compete in this space, as demonstrated by the award criteria which prioritised pricing at 60% and quality at 40%. The focus on quality and cost-efficiency highlights the need for businesses to leverage innovative service methodologies, safe handling practices, and efficient contract management to excel in such procurement opportunities. This contract aligns with businesses seeking to expand their presence in the public sector relocation service market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Removal Services

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) awarded a supplier to provide Removal Services. The tender was an open procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract commenced on 23rd June 2025 and will end by 22nd June 2028 with an option to extend for a period of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be PS150,000 per annum.

Lot Information

General (Low Value Items / Lower Risk) Commercial Removals and Relocations

Hull City Council (The Authority) awarded a supplier to provide Removal Services. The tender was an open procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract commenced on 23rd June 2025 and will end by 22nd June 2028 with an option to extend for a period of 12 months. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be PS150,000 per annum.

Renewal: The framework is expected to be renewed in 2029, appropriate notices and invitation to tender will be issued when necessary

Specialist (High Value Items / Higher Risk) Commercial Removals and Relocations

Larger scale complex jobs, of items that are generally higher individual value or require a higher level of specialist handling eg IT Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Engineering/Workshop Equipment, Art Museum and High Value Artefacts, Library Collections etc. May include packing and unpacking services, and off-site storage. Appropriateness to be determined by the agreement user Suppliers to confirm the specialisms they can satisfy Requirements will include, but not be limited to: *the complete removal of all effects from and to, one or more locations *the part relocation of effects *the repositioning of effects within one or more rooms and buildings *to collect goods from an Institution Store, deliver to one or more locations *advice on the packing of effects *the packing of effects prior to removal, in particular for specialist (high value items / higher risk) removals, and international moves *the supply of staff *the supply of packing crates, containers or cartons *the collection and retrieval of effects *the secure storage of effects *removal and safe disposal of protective materials from the site Effects may include but will not be limited to: *Computing and IT equipment *Workshop equipment *Library Equipment and/or books and/or collections *Arts and artefacts, eg: Paintings, drawings, mosaics, Artworks of printmaking and calligraphy, fine-art photography, sculptures artefacts jewellery, etc. The Supplier should be able to collect and transport any size, weight or quantity of effects packed in a variety of styles including but not limited to: *crates/cartons *pallets *irregularly shaped items requiring bespoke protection/packaging A reliable and efficient service delivery is crucial to the smooth running of the Members services across several departments. Requirements may vary in size, frequency and range

Renewal: The framework is expected to be renewed in 2029, appropriate notices and invitation to tender will be issued when necessary

Container/Crate Hire and/or Purchase, and Packaging Products

Members may require the supply of packing/storage containers/crates on a hire basis, or to purchase. And other packaging products to purchase. A general purpose crate with lid are by far the most common crate used, however a comprehensive range of containers should be available

Renewal: The framework is expected to be renewed in 2029, appropriate notices and invitation to tender will be issued when necessary

Domestic Style Removals and Relocations

eg employee relocation (within UK), porter style assistance for students moving into university accommodation

Renewal: The framework is expected to be renewed in 2029, appropriate notices and invitation to tender will be issued when necessary

International Moves

Complex relocation project requiring complete move planning & management service for capital and high risk/value projects. The services to be provided may comprise of all or any of the following but not be limited to: *Defining Client Requirements *Space Planning / Control Procedures *Move Planning and Preparation *Secure Warehouse/ Storage Solution *Customs Clearance Document Advice/Preparation and Management *Post Move Contract Management / Aftercare Not employee relocation Requirements will include, but not be limited to: *the complete removal of all effects from and to, one or more locations *the part relocation of effects *the repositioning of effects within one or more rooms and buildings *to collect goods from an Institution Store, deliver to one or more locations *advice on the packing of effects *the packing of effects prior to removal, in particular for specialist (high value items / higher risk) removals, and international moves *the supply of staff *the supply of packing crates, containers or cartons *the collection and retrieval of effects *the secure storage of effects *removal and safe disposal of protective materials from the site Effects may include but will not be limited to: *Documents *Office equipment and furniture *Computing and IT equipment *Workshop equipment *Library Equipment and/or books and/or collections *Arts and artefacts, eg: Paintings, drawings, mosaics, Artworks of printmaking and calligraphy, fine-art photography, sculptures artefacts jewellery, etc. The Supplier should be able to collect and transport any size, weight or quantity of effects packed in a variety of styles including but not limited to: *crates/cartons *pallets *irregularly shaped items requiring bespoke protection/packaging A reliable and efficient service delivery is crucial to the smooth running of the Members services across several departments. Requirements may vary in size, frequency and range

Renewal: The framework is expected to be renewed in 2029, appropriate notices and invitation to tender will be issued when necessary

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048991
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035888-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

44617000 - Boxes

44619300 - Crates

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,950,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
1 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hull City Council
Additional Buyers

APUC Ltd

Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales

London Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd

NEUPC Ltd

NWUPC Ltd

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Postcode Area
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

AGM BISHOPS LIMITED

BUSINESS MOVES LIMITED

CLOCKWORK REMOVALS LIMITED

CROWN WORKSPACE LIMITED

DELIVERY SERVICES & STORAGE LIMITED

HARROW GREEN LIMITED

Hardakers Removals & Storage Limited

JOHN BRADSHAW AND SON LIMITED

JOHNSONS 1871 LIMITED

KWIKSHIFT EUROPEAN TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS LTD

PICKFORDS MOVE MANAGEMENT LIMITED

RIGHTGREENRECYCLE LIMITED

SPECIALISED MOVERS LIMITED

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