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title: "Removals Framework"
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# Removals Framework

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fc81382-b25e-4b5c-843a-4f928fba97ea

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## Summary

The "Removals Framework" tender is led by Bournemouth Borough Council and involves a joint procurement with the Borough of Poole, Christchurch, and East Dorset. This framework is primarily focused on housing services, specifically for residential and council accommodation removals. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 5 May 2017, and the contracted services to commence from 1 June 2017, lasting until 31 May 2021. The total value of the framework is approximately £500,000, covering the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in removal and logistics services. Companies that provide residential moving assistance, office relocations, and related services would be particularly well-positioned to respond to this call. Given the scope and diverse range of tasks outlined, including relocating staff and equipment, firms with a track record in similar operations are encouraged to engage, utilising their expertise to fulfil the requirements set forth by the Council.

## Notice

Instructions to Suppliers: Suppliers interested in this contract opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting Bournemouth Borough Council's electronic Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided. he Removals Framework is a joint procurement between Bournemouth Borough Council, the Borough of Poole (this includes Poole Housing Partnership known as PHP), Christchurch, East Dorset known as ("the Council") Bournemouth Borough Council is leading on the procurement process. A Framework Agreement is an agreement that sets out the terms under which individual contracts (call offs) are let during the contract period. The contract will cover 2 lots; * Lot 1 - Housing Removals * Lot 2 - Council Accommodation Removals The Council is seeking to appoint a removal firms to assist with residential removal services. We require an experienced and professional removal companies to transport residential property from one property to another for our housing teams and our social care teams. The Council is also seeking to appoint a removal firm to assist with Council Accommodation removals. The work will cover a range of different types of office moves. * Relocation of staff to new or within existing office sites. This will involve moving equipment, including computers and other IT equipment, and furniture. Personal kit items, general office items and stationery, sensitive and other documents, manuals and other associated paperwork and files. * Closures - this could be the closure of a residential home, day centre, warehouse or office and would involve clearing the property, delivering and placing of reusable Equipment to other units throughout the conurbation. * Internal Moves - Relocation of personnel, equipment and furniture from one area to another on the same site. In residential homes this could include moving furniture and residents possessions. This will also include decanting (removals) and the supply of labour to assist with the setting up of temporary offices, kitchen or other operational space. This may involve contact with the clients. * Large Operational Site Set-up - Relocation of necessary equipment and furniture from a storage site to another specific site for the purposes of running an operation for a given period of time and then to remove that equipment at the end of the operation and return it to its storage s

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52524df6-42f3-465c-9698-db9f802a9e0e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2017 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ACORN REMOVALS; D & M SERVICES; LEATHERBARROWS REMOVALS AND STORAGE; MAIDMANS MOVING AND STORAGE; PICKFORDS BUSINESS MOVING; WEMOVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services
- 98341100 - Accommodation management services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2017 at 14:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52524df6-42f3-465c-9698-db9f802a9e0e
- 3 Apr 2017 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52524df6-42f3-465c-9698-db9f802a9e0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52524df6-42f3-465c-9698-db9f802a9e0e
  3rd April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ae413c11-d208-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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