SBC 0326 DOMESTIC FURNITURE REMOVAL SERVICE

STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

Stevenage Borough Council, as the contracting authority, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "SBC 0326 DOMESTIC FURNITURE REMOVAL SERVICE." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically relocation services, and is located in the United Kingdom, region UKH. The procurement method used was a limited competition below the threshold, initiated to provide domestic removal services for tenants downsizing or decanting. The contract was awarded to DOLLIMORE & CHRISTIE LIMITED and has an active status with a contract period from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027, with the potential for a 12-month extension. Key dates include the contract signing on 1st May 2026, and the document publication on 9th June 2026.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in relocation services. Given the specialised nature of domestic furniture removal services, businesses involved in logistics, transportation, and moving services are well-suited to compete in such tenders. With an approximate contract value of £120,000, this tender can contribute substantially to business growth, offering a stable revenue stream over the contract period with possibilities for extension. Companies able to provide efficient and reliable services might find fruitful long-term collaborations with local government entities through such contracts.

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Notice Title

SBC 0326 DOMESTIC FURNITURE REMOVAL SERVICE

Notice Description

Domestic removal service for tenants downsizing or decanting

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b12a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054456-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOLLIMORE & CHRISTIE

Further Information

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