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Removals and transportation services for residents of Bedford in urgent need

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Aug 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for removals and transportation services aimed at assisting residents of Bedford in urgent need, including emergency situations. The process falls under the services category and addresses the 'Housing services' industry. This contract, related to the sub-central government level public authority, was awarded directly to ROSS REMOVALS LTD. The procurement follows a "below threshold - without competition" method, with the award now active. Key dates include the contract period starting from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with the signing occurring on 31 March 2025. Services will be delivered in Bedford, located in the East of England (UKH24 region).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in time-sensitive and efficient transportation and removals. The contract highlights the importance of prompt service delivery in an emergency context, making it ideal for SMEs similar to ROSS REMOVALS LTD that can offer reliable logistical support. Businesses capable of providing rapid response services in the housing sector, particularly those able to operate flexibly at competitive costs, may find similar direct procurement opportunities advantageous for growth within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Removals and transportation services for residents of Bedford in urgent need

Notice Description

Waiver - Product Reasons - The supplier provides the Housing Team with reliable and efficient removals and transportation services for residents of Bedford in urgent need, including emergency requests. Their ability to respond promptly and effectively to these time-sensitive requirements is critical to service delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058528
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047645-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROSS REMOVALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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