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title: "Removal Services - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (DIRECTORATES)"
published: "2024-08-23"
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# Removal Services - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (DIRECTORATES)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa571947-ba3d-4184-bb18-3fbfdce5d961

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council (Directorates) has undertaken a procurement process for the provision of removal services, aimed at supporting the closure of the Suffolk Archives branches in Bury and Lowestoft, and relocating books, records, furniture, and equipment to the Hold in Ipswich. This procurement falls under the Facilities Management Services category, with the tender's value estimated at £100,000 GBP, and was conducted through an open procedure. The tendering period ended on 12th August 2024, with the contract awarded to Pickfords Move Management on 20th August 2024. The contract period is set to commence on 3rd September 2024 and conclude on 31st January 2025. The procurement process is now in the award update stage, with all associated deadlines and key dates already concluded.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in facilities management and relocation services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly accessible due to its suitability criteria. The associated works, involving substantial relocation logistics, make it suitable for businesses with expertise in managing comprehensive removal services efficiently and effectively. By securing such contracts, firms can enhance their portfolio and gain a foothold in larger public sector projects, thereby fostering business growth and stability.

## Notice

Removal services to support the closure of Suffolk Archives branches in Bury and Lowestoft (including the relocation of books, records, furniture and equipment to the Hold in Ipswich.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344bbc5f-5a1e-40aa-844a-afa8a1803f8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,631 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (DIRECTORATES) |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PICKFORDS MOVE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79993100 - Facilities management services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 14:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344bbc5f-5a1e-40aa-844a-afa8a1803f8a
- 23 Aug 2024 at 14:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344bbc5f-5a1e-40aa-844a-afa8a1803f8a
- 23 Aug 2024 at 14:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344bbc5f-5a1e-40aa-844a-afa8a1803f8a
- 23 Aug 2024 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344bbc5f-5a1e-40aa-844a-afa8a1803f8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344bbc5f-5a1e-40aa-844a-afa8a1803f8a
  23rd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us

## Provenance

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