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title: "Removals Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58f93eb1-a59f-4a49-b053-defa04bd8f21"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-18"
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# Removals Service

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58f93eb1-a59f-4a49-b053-defa04bd8f21

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## Summary

The Ashford Borough Council has awarded a contract for a Removals Service. This procurement falls under the facilities management services category. The contract, valued at £280,000 GBP, had a tender period ending on 27th February 2024. The contract's start date is 16th April 2024, with a contract period extending to 16th April 2031. The buying organisation is Ashford Borough Council, located at Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, ASHFORD, TN231PL, England. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold.

This contract for Removals Service by Ashford Borough Council presents business growth opportunities for firms providing removal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. The services required include assisted moves, decanting of properties, urgent and non-urgent general moves, and additional services. Businesses in the removal services industry should consider this tender for potential business expansion and development.

## Notice

REMOVE/24/1 This is a Contract for the provision of Removal Services for Ashford Borough Council owned properties within the borough of Ashford. The Services required within this tender are as follows but not limited to: * Assisted moves * Decanting of properties * Urgent moves * Non Urgent general moves * Additional services All tender documentation is available to access via https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89161a64-2c9d-4984-a6e9-998f523e9661 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2024 - 6 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,206 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRAL MOVES REMOVALS & STORAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79993100 - Facilities management services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2024 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89161a64-2c9d-4984-a6e9-998f523e9661
- 29 Jan 2024 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c444b9e-9121-48e6-bee8-3af73a6052ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89161a64-2c9d-4984-a6e9-998f523e9661
  18th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c444b9e-9121-48e6-bee8-3af73a6052ad
  29th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  The tender documents and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ashford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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