Planning

Request for Information (RFI) - Collection, storage and redelivery of household belongings

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Jun 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Aberdeenshire Council in collaboration with Aberdeen City Council, focusing on the collection, storage, and redelivery of household belongings. This Request for Information (RFI) is part of the planning stage and aims to engage suppliers for a potential Framework Agreement to provide services for homeless citizens in their regions. Key dates include the notice date of 25th June 2021, with a future notice expected on 15th September 2021. Interested suppliers are encouraged to download and complete the attached questionnaire to participate in this initiative aimed at reducing costs associated with these services in the UK housing and community amenities sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, storage, and removal services, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities or providing support for vulnerable populations. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with health and safety regulations and offer flexible storage solutions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As this is a new initiative involving potential engagement with multiple suppliers, businesses should actively consider alliances or partnerships to enhance their applications and meet the requirements outlined by the contracting authorities.

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Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) - Collection, storage and redelivery of household belongings

Notice Description

Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council have a legal obligation to provide assistance to their homeless citizens for transportation of their belongings. This service includes: - Removal and Transfer; - Storage. As part of a new initiative to reduce costs Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council are conducting market research and investigating the possibility of engaging with one or many suppliers as part of a single supplier or multiple supplier Framework Agreement where requirements will be drawn off as and when required. We are looking for suppliers to download the questionnaire and return it to us.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council have a legal obligation to provide assistance to their homeless citizens for transportation of their belongings. This service includes: - Removal and Transfer; - Storage. Principal Duties In performing this service the Council expect that the Contractor will: - Provide removal, transfer and storage of belongings as determined and notified by each Council's Housing Support Service, in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations and all associated standards; - Fulfil requests as instructed within 48 hours of request; - Provide short- and long-term storage solutions, often for an unspecified amount of time, and must demonstrate that they have adequate storage to meet the needs of this contract. Project Outline As part of a new initiative to reduce costs Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council are conducting market research and investigating the possibility of engaging with one or many suppliers as part of a single supplier or multiple supplier Framework Agreement where requirements will be drawn off as and when required. It is envisaged that by offering a more substantial collective requirement, both Councils and the Contractor could reduce costs. We are asking those whose business are aligned with our requirement to answer the attached questionnaire and send back to gordon.duncan@highland.gov.uk. This questionnaire is designed to give both Councils a better idea of the services available on the market. Please download and complete the questionnaire and return it to gordon.duncan@highland.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000658689
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419521
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

39173000 - Storage units

44613400 - Storage containers

44614100 - Storage bins

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

63121100 - Storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk, gordon.duncan@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702670, +44 1467539209

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN419521&idx=1
    25th June 2021 - Collection, storage and redelivery of household belongings
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419521
    Request for Information (RFI) - Collection, storage and redelivery of household belongings - Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council have a legal obligation to provide assistance to their homeless citizens for transportation of their belongings. This service includes: - Removal and Transfer; - Storage. As part of a new initiative to reduce costs Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council are conducting market research and investigating the possibility of engaging with one or many suppliers as part of a single supplier or multiple supplier Framework Agreement where requirements will be drawn off as and when required. We are looking for suppliers to download the questionnaire and return it to us.

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