--- title: "The Provision of Removal and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed24add5-58ae-4c66-930f-d63a009291ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed24add5-58ae-4c66-930f-d63a009291ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed24add5-58ae-4c66-930f-d63a009291ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed24add5-58ae-4c66-930f-d63a009291ff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-19" --- # The Provision of Removal and Associated Services Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed24add5-58ae-4c66-930f-d63a009291ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed24add5-58ae-4c66-930f-d63a009291ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed24add5-58ae-4c66-930f-d63a009291ff.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "The Provision of Removal and Associated Services." This initiative falls under the housing services industry and is located within the Borough of Sandwell, a region in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 26 February 2021 at 15:00 hours. The contract duration is set for three years, commencing on 1 April 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2024, with an estimated annual contract value of £60,000 based on historical expenditure data. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in removal and storage services, including those providing residential moves, office relocations, and packing solutions. Enterprises that are members of the British Association of Removers or hold an equivalent certification are particularly suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this tender, businesses can align their services with the council's requirements, leveraging the estimated contract value and the varied service categories needed throughout the contract term. ## Notice The Provision of Removal and Associated Services The Council has a regular requirement for residential moves and office relocations within the Borough of Sandwell that also includes a packing and unpacking service and the requirement for furniture and belongings to be taken into storage as and when required. Residential Removals are categorised into the following types: Tenant Incentive Scheme (TIS) Deaths involving the Treasury Evictions or abandoned properties Decants Emergency Moves Term of Contract The Contract duration is for three (3) years, commencing 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2024. Value of Contract Based on previous data, the estimated annual cost is to be in the region of PS60,000. This value is based on historical spend data and is intended to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated from the contract. Expenditure over the last 12-month period is broken down as follows: Residential Moves 46% Office Relocations 14% Crate Hire 12% Storage 25% Porter Service 3% This breakdown is based on the last 12-month period and is to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee that future service requirements will be the same. Appointment of Service Provider To appoint a single provider for the provision of Removal Services. Accreditation Tenderers must be a Member of the British Association of Removers or Equivalent European Standard. A copy of your certification will need to be submitted with your Tender. Further information can be found at: www.bar.co.uk Closing date for Tender Submissions Friday 26 February 2021 @ 15:00 hrs. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891ec538-7844-4e8e-8330-ba4859ff7a93 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63121100 - Storage services - 70333000 - Housing services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2021 at 15:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891ec538-7844-4e8e-8330-ba4859ff7a93 - 19 Jan 2021 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891ec538-7844-4e8e-8330-ba4859ff7a93 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891ec538-7844-4e8e-8330-ba4859ff7a93 19th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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