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title: "Framework for the Provision of General Removals Service"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Framework for the Provision of General Removals Service

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbe35457-31a5-47dc-909c-8a3bead86e01

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## Summary

Durham County Council is inviting tenders for a Framework for the Provision of General Removals Service, specifically focusing on the North East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, currently at the Tender stage, falls under the industry category of storage and retrieval services (CPV code: 63121000) and is valued at £200,000. The tender process is open, with submissions required by 6th December 2024 at noon. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2025 and will continue until 31st January 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in removal and logistics services, particularly suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this contract could provide stable business growth over a four-year period through the provision of general removal services, including office furniture removal and disposal, as well as transporting items to staff homes. Businesses equipped to handle office equipment and miscellaneous item transportation within the Durham County area are encouraged to compete.

## Notice

This Framework is for the Provision of a General Removal Service on behalf of the Facilities Management Team within the Council, This Framework will encompass the following. * All general removal requirements of the Council, * Office furniture removal and disposal, and * Office furniture removal to home of staff. The ranked Provider(s) will be required to remove, transport, deliver and unpack/reassemble various items of Office Equipment, Office Furniture, and any other miscellaneous items that Council may have a requirement for from and to Council Offices and other locations within the Durham County area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3250beaa-eaf2-4c5e-bfa0-aff92a1e3c47 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2024 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3250beaa-eaf2-4c5e-bfa0-aff92a1e3c47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3250beaa-eaf2-4c5e-bfa0-aff92a1e3c47
  6th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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