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title: "CBC-1207-T-CE Domestic Removals Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ab19"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# CBC-1207-T-CE Domestic Removals Service

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ab19

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a contractor for the Domestic Removals Service under an open tender procurement process, with the awarded contract valued at £417,780. The procurement process is currently active and is designated primarily for services within the relocation services industry (CPV code: 98392000). This contract aims to provide domestic removal services for various residents, including older persons and vulnerable customers, undertaking moves primarily within Central Bedfordshire and occasionally the surrounding areas. The tender submission period ended on 28 May 2021, with contracts expected to be executed for a duration of 1440 days from 1 August 2021, potentially extending for another year based on performance.

This domestic removals contract presents a strong opportunity for growth, especially for businesses specialising in removals and logistics services. Companies that demonstrate a high standard of customer care and can handle emergency requests within tight response times will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Potential bidders should possess relevant trade accreditations, such as membership in the British Association of Removers, and be prepared to provide services that meet the specific needs of various customer demographics within the Central Bedfordshire area.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for a provider of a domestic removals service for our Housing Service.We are seeking a professional and experienced provider who can display a high level of customer care for our residents, while providing an efficient and effective removals service.Service requirements include removal service for:* Tenants who are rightsizing i.e. from two and three-bedroom properties to smaller accommodation* Tenants who are relocating i.e. Decanting, emergency moves * Local Welfare Provision clients who are relocating and need assistance with removalsOur customers include; Older persons, Families and single households and Vulnerable customers who are moving within Central Bedfordshire and occasionally the surrounding geographical areas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Service requirements include removal service for:* Tenants who are rightsizing i.e. from two and three-bedroom properties to smaller accommodation* Tenants who are relocating i.e. Decanting, emergency moves * Local Welfare Provision clients who are relocating and need assistance with removalsOur customers include older persons, families and single households and vulnerable customersWe are striving to maximise the benefit of our housing provision and as a result we work to tight timescales. Some moves may therefore be required at short notice and the contractor should be flexible and able to accommodate such requests. Response times are required are within: Emergency - 24 hours, 2 working days, 5 working days. Additional information: All front-line staff are required to have an enhanced DBS checkThe contractor is to be a member of the British Association of Removers, Move Assured or hold a similar trade accreditation

Renewal: It is intended that the Contract is initially awarded for the period 01/08/2021 - 30/07/2024. The contract has an option to extend for up to a further 1 year (subject to satisfactory performance and client requirements).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020442-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2024 - 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £417,780 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICKSANDS |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KELERBAY TA DOREE BONNER INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98392000 - Relocation services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020442-2021
- 28 Apr 2021 at 12:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009128-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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