This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 09:23

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 11:31

Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 12:10

Planning

16 Apr 2025 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The recent Furniture Removals & Storage contract, awarded by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk and Norfolk, encompasses crucial services such as furniture removal, recycling, and relocation. Spanning both Suffolk and Norfolk regions of the UK, the procurement falls under the services industry category with a particular focus on relocation services. While the contract is now in the award stage, having been completed on 10 February 2026, it was conducted using an open procurement method under a below-threshold competition. The awarded contract, valued at £212,100, has a duration from 3 March 2026 to 4 March 2029, with options for a 24-month extension.

This contract represents significant growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in logistics, removals, or storage services. SMEs and large companies alike could benefit from leveraging their expertise to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness in handling assignments for public authorities. Given the opportunity's scale and regional focus, organisations with robust storage and transportation capabilities in the UK, and particularly within the Suffolk and Norfolk areas, are well-positioned to compete. With a weighted emphasis on both price and quality, businesses that can provide reliable and innovative solutions stand to gain considerably from such contractual engagements with local government entities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Furniture Removals & Storage

Notice Description

Furniture removals and storage

Lot Information

Suffolk

Furniture Removals Services - Suffolk

Options: Option to extend contract by 2 x 12 month periods

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Norfolk

Furniture Removals Services - Norfolk

Options: Option to extend contract by 2 x 12 month periods

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Planning Information

Scoping local suppliers for environmental and sustainability purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011642-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£212,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£212,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 May 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk
Additional Buyers

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kwikshift European Transportation and Logistics ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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