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title: "Removal and Storage Service for Housing Solutions"
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# Removal and Storage Service for Housing Solutions

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bea2f7dc-e3d5-4c6a-8994-1d47d4b27eba

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## Summary

Durham County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a comprehensive Removal and Storage Service for Housing Solutions. The procurement process, categorised under Storage and Retrieval Services (CPV Code: 63121000), is conducted through an open procedure above the threshold. The contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2025 and conclude on 31st January 2026, with three possible 12-month extensions, extending potential completion to 31st January 2029. The tender period concludes on 6th December 2024, and services will be executed primarily in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, specialising in storage and logistics services. By successfully winning this contract, a company can secure a stable and long-term partnership with a prominent public authority, delivering ongoing value and support for housing solutions. Businesses adept at managing large-scale removal and storage operations are well-suited to compete, given the contract’s extensive service requirements and substantial financial value of £200,000.

## Notice

This Contract is for the Provision of a Removal and Storage Service for Housing Solutions. Housing Solutions Service ("Service") is looking to appoint a single Provider who will be required to carry out all of the Services Removal and Storage requirements over the entire duration of the Contract. This procurement is issued under an Open Tender (FTS Threshld). The expected start date for the proposed contract is 1st February 2025. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 31st January 2026. The proposed contract is to be let with three further options to extend for a period of 12-months from the actual end date. Proposed Extension Period 1: 1st February 2026 - 31st January 2027 Proposed Extension Period 2: 1st February 2027 - 31st January 2028 Proposed Extension Period 3: 1st February 2028 - 31st January 2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc5793d-fedb-442a-bff7-f1a92f86f98a |
| 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 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc5793d-fedb-442a-bff7-f1a92f86f98a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc5793d-fedb-442a-bff7-f1a92f86f98a
  6th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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