This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 13:12

Tender

25 Mar 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by East Lothian Council, with assistance from Scotland Excel, involved two lots under the title "Removals & Storage". This contract, primarily falling under the services industry category, was aimed at providing removal and storage services for the Council's operational facilities and domestic furniture linked to various council programmes in East Lothian. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the award stage was completed with contracts signed on 30th June 2026. The tender outlined services such as removal, storage, and, in some instances, carpet fitting, focusing on adherence to statutory requirements and ensuring secure and accessible storage solutions. The procurement process took place with a focus on quality and price as key award criteria.

This tender opens avenues for service providers specialising in logistics, storage, and removal services to expand their business, particularly those capable of offering tailored solutions that meet statutory and quality requirements. Businesses like Doree Bonner International, which was awarded both lots, illustrate the successful fit for such a tender, especially given its focus on quality service delivery combined with competitive pricing. The requirement for compliance with community benefits and support for sustainable initiatives presents further partnership opportunities for businesses that align with East Lothian Council’s broader objectives, including sustainability and social value, making it an ideal fit for SMEs and those focusing on community engagement.

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Notice Title

Removals & Storage

Notice 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.

Lot Information

Residential Properties Removal (with and without storage)

The Lot 1 Service Provider will provide removal, transfer and storage of Removal Items as determined and notified by the following East Lothian Council departments. Disposal of items may also be required. Property Maintenance Community Housing Revenues and Benefits Adult Wellbeing

Renewal: The contract term is for a 3 year period with the option for East Lothian Council to extend by 12 months on 2 occasions.

Office\Schools removals for East Lothian Council offices, schools, public buildings (planned and reactive)

The Lot 2 Service Provider will provide removal and transfer of Removal Items as determined and notified by the East Lothian Council department stated at 1.3.1 of the Specification. Disposal of items may also be required. Storage is not normally required as part of this requirement but there may be a limited requirement for storage for individual projects. Strategic Asset and Capital Management Plan Engineering Services and Building Standards Museums Social Care

Renewal: The contract term is for a 3 year period with the option for East Lothian Council to extend by 12 months on 2 occasions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061789-2026
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

63121100 - Storage services

63121110 - Gas storage services

70000000 - Real estate services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£221,799 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Prior to expiry of this contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOREE BONNER INTERNATIONAL

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