--- title: "Removal and Storage Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20403383-ef9d-482c-99ca-b2f8a37b7a9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20403383-ef9d-482c-99ca-b2f8a37b7a9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20403383-ef9d-482c-99ca-b2f8a37b7a9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20403383-ef9d-482c-99ca-b2f8a37b7a9d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAPITALESOURCING" published: "2022-02-09" --- # Removal and Storage Service Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20403383-ef9d-482c-99ca-b2f8a37b7a9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20403383-ef9d-482c-99ca-b2f8a37b7a9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20403383-ef9d-482c-99ca-b2f8a37b7a9d.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is planning to issue a tender for a Removal and Storage Service, aimed at assisting homeless applicants and Council tenants seeking to move to more suitable accommodation. This contract is intended to provide essential moving services, particularly for vulnerable individuals, and is classed under storage and warehousing services. The anticipated contract period is from 1 September 2022 to 1 September 2027, with an estimated annual value of approximately £570,000. Interested parties are invited to express their interest by 4:00pm on 18 March 2022, through the capitalEsourcing portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in removal and storage services, particularly those equipped to cater to vulnerable groups such as the elderly and disabled. Companies that offer packing, unpacking, collection, and delivery services, particularly those experienced in working with private and social housing accommodations, would be well-suited to compete. With a focus on delivering support to residents in need, this procurement represents a chance for growth within the sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). ## Notice The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is considering issuing a tender for Removal and Storage Service which will be available for homeless applicants approach the Housing Needs Department for assistance under the homelessness legislation. This will also include Council's tenants wishing to transfer from rented accommodation to more suitable accommodation. Recently, the Council has identified that some residents will also require additional needs when moving home. There may also be occasions where applicants approach the Council from housing tenures other than those mentioned, where provision of the service will be made available. Applicants using the service may include the vulnerable and elderly, disabled applicants and applicants on the Accessible Housing Register who require additional support to enable them to move. The Contractor should be in the business of providing one or more of the following services for residents living in private sector and social rented housing accommodation: - Removals and packing - Collection, storage and delivery - Packing/unpacking for vulnerable people The contract is for a period of 3 year with a possible 2 extensions of 12 months each. The expected start date of the contract is 1 September 2022. The estimated annual value of this contract is approx. PS570,000. The Council would like to invite expressions of interest in the potential tender to secure suitable providers who could deliver this service. The response deadline is 18th March 2022. Please note that this is not an invitation to tender. Additional information: To register your expression of interest kindly visit our e-tendering portal; www.capitalesourcing.com and search for the following reference: RBKC_1749 - Removal and Storage Service by 4:00pm on 18th March 2022. If you have any questions, please submit these through the e-tendering portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09029ddf-e2c5-4029-960f-75e9680d9ad5 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 1 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,850,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAPITALESOURCING | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W8 7NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea | | Electoral ward | Campden | | Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services - 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services - 63121100 - Storage services - 98340000 - Accommodation and office services ## Release History - 9 Feb 2022 at 16:29 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09029ddf-e2c5-4029-960f-75e9680d9ad5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09029ddf-e2c5-4029-960f-75e9680d9ad5 9th February 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.capitalesourcing.com Capital E Sourcing ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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