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ESPH CS HBC/WDC Removals and Storage (ESPH647 JB)

HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

11 Nov 2025 at 09:06

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Hastings Borough Council and Wealden District Council involved a contract for removals and storage services titled "ESPH CS HBC/WDC Removals and Storage (ESPH647 JB)." This procurement falls under the industry category of storage and warehousing services, with a specific focus on assisting housing management and temporary accommodation tenants. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the procurement stage is now complete, with contracts awarded to JMJ Storage Solutions Ltd on 29th October 2025 for Hastings and 8th October 2025 for Wealden. The services cover the region UKJ22, and the procurement was under the legal basis CELEX:32014L0024, ensuring adherence to EU regulations. The contract period for Hastings commenced on 12th May 2025 and will end on 11th May 2028, with an optional 24-month extension available, while the Wealden contract follows a similar 3-year term starting 1st September 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in relocation and storage services. Businesses equipped with the capacity to offer safe and hygienic storage solutions suitable for vulnerable populations can benefit from this contract. The focus on quality and price criteria, with equal weighting, indicates that businesses offering competitive pricing and high-quality services are well-positioned to secure such contracts. The awarded contracts to JMJ Storage Solutions Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, demonstrate the potential for SME success in this sector, affirming that smaller firms with specialised expertise have a competitive edge in satisfying specific municipal requirements. Additionally, the tender's structure, which allows for an electronic bidding process, facilitates broader participation from businesses within the region.

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Notice Title

ESPH CS HBC/WDC Removals and Storage (ESPH647 JB)

Notice Description

Hastings Borough and Wealden District Councils ('the Councils') are seeking suitably qualified and experienced supplier(s) to carry out removals and storage for housing management, housing options and temporary accommodation tenants ('Clients'). Storage requirements will vary on a case-by-case basis. This will be dependent on the number and size of items required, as well as the duration the items will need to be stored for. Therefore, the Councils require a storage space which can facilitate different requirements. Clients will need to be able to access their items in storage via appointment. Therefore, the storage facility should be appropriately located for Hastings and Wealden residents respectively.The storage space must be suitable for safe and hygienic storage of clothing and possessions of vulnerable persons and be capable of inhibiting deterioration of possessions as far as reasonably possible.

Lot Information

HBC Removals and Storage

Full information can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home

Renewal: Optional 24 month extension

WDC Removals and Storage

Full information can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home

Renewal: Optional 24 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e699
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072610-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

39173000 - Storage units

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

63121100 - Storage services

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,086,556 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HASTINGS
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JMJ STORAGE SOLUTIONS

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