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title: "Library Moves (removal service)"
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# Library Moves (removal service)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ca7f6a1-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking contractors for the "Library Moves" project, which involves transporting books, journals, PCs, furnishings, and equipment to a new library building located at Park Street, Luton, England. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within transport agency services. The tender period is set to conclude on 31st March 2016, with the contract expected to start on 1st June 2016 and run until 1st October 2016. Interested parties must express their intent through the university's procurement website.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for logistics and transport companies, especially those experienced in handling sensitive materials and large volumes of items. Small and medium-sized enterprises with the relevant capabilities are particularly encouraged to participate, as they can effectively compete for this contract, thus allowing them to expand their business and establish a relationship with a higher education institution.

## Notice

The University Has commissioned the construction of a new library building at Park Street Luton. It is expected that the construction phase will be completed in the spring of 2016 and that full occupancy will occur in June of 2016. The university requires the transportation of books, journals, PC's some furnishings and equipment from its existing library location to the new building and is seeking a competent and experienced contractor to undertake this service. It is expected that if a successful procurement process is concluded, the appointment of a suitable contractor will be made following evaluation of this tender Additional information: To be included in this tender you need to add your details to the University Intend Procurement Website and express an interest. A link to the procurement website is https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69452f6-0f88-49e0-a863-f0bf3d7b266e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2016 - 1 Oct 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,857 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEPHENS HAULAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63520000 - Transport agency services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69452f6-0f88-49e0-a863-f0bf3d7b266e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b69452f6-0f88-49e0-a863-f0bf3d7b266e
  10th March 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home
  Intend Procurement Website

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