Removals & Storage

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    "description": "Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of East Lothian Council in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=827484. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: East Lothian Council (ELC) is experiencing rapid growth and has an estimated annual spend of 150 (GBP) million per annum, which gives it significant purchasing power. Through its diverse procurement activities, ELC works with suppliers to provide benefits not only to local residents of East Lothian but also to wider communities. To support this commitment, the council has approved a Sustainable Procurement Policy that emphasized the delivery of Community Benefits in Procurement. This policy is aligned with several other key plans and strategies, including the East Lothian Procurement Strategy 2023-2028, East Lothian Council Plan 2017- 2027, East Lothian Poverty Plan 2021-2023, Equality Plan 2021-2025, and East Lothian Climate Change Strategy 2020-2025, which prioritize Community Benefits in Procurement as a key area of focus. ELC is dedicated to providing wider benefits to its citizens by engaging with suppliers, providers, and contractors to offer opportunities such as school links, work experience, training, apprenticeships, community project support, and assistance in achieving carbon emissions reduction and sustainability outcomes outlined in East Lothian Procurement Strategy 2023-2028 and East Lothian Climate Change Strategy 2020-2025. These principles remain at the core of the East Lothian Procurement Strategy 2023-2028 as the council seeks to address challenges related to poverty, citizen well-being, and climate change, which are central priorities to ELC general objectives. As a result, Procurement must align and support these wider outcomes. This Contract includes an obligation for the delivery of Community Benefits once the aggregate spend with the Council reaches 50,000 (GBP) in any financial year. The Community Benefits information included in the Tender documentation (Appendix IV) outlines the Community Benefits that the Council is seeking as part of this Contract. (SC Ref:827484) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=827484",
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        "description": "East Lothian Council requires removal services to meet the following requirements: Removals service for East Lothian Council operational facilities (office, public buildings and school removals). Removal and Storage service in East Lothian for domestic furniture and personal belongings in relation to the Council's property maintenance programme as well as situations relating to homelessness, abandonments, evictions, decants, Scottish Welfare Fund community care grants and adult social work. Carpet fitting services are required for domestic removals. For removals associated with the Council's property maintenance programme the Service Provider delivers carpets back to the Tenant the day before the furniture is returned. The carpet fitter fits the carpets on the day carpets are delivered back to the Tenant. In some circumstances the Council must comply with statutory requirements and timescales regarding the removal and storage of personal possessions and the Contractor must be able to comply with such. Storage must be secure and fit for purpose and within a practical visiting distance to allow clients access to their property on request. Disposal of items with the aim of maximising recycling and re-use opportunities.",
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