---
title: "Contract For A Removals and Storage Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039a24"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-23"
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# Contract For A Removals and Storage Service

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039a24

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Gateshead invited tenders for a contract titled "Contract For A Removals and Storage Service" in the services industry category. The procurement stage was an open procedure with a cancelled status. The contracting authority, Gateshead Council, specified a requirement for a Removals and Storage service to manage downsizing, major works, and goods delivery for Housing Options Service clients. The tender was initiated on 23rd April 2023.

This tender by Gateshead Council offers an opportunity to Removals and Storage businesses to engage with a public body for service provision. Businesses with expertise in removals, storage, and delivery services, especially those meeting the British Association of Removers (BAR) membership requirement, would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The 2 x 12 Month Extension option provides the potential for long-term business growth and stability through continuous service provision for the Council.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Gateshead require a professional and efficient Removals and Storage service to facilitate the following: * Downsizing where tenants are moving to smaller properties * Major Works or Capital Housing Improvements that require a property to be cleared to accommodate the work * Removal, storage and delivery of goods for clients of the Housing Options Service. This could include vulnerable clients and those without English as a first language.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council require a professional and efficient Removals and Storage service to facilitate the following: * Downsizing where tenants are moving to smaller properties * Major Works or Capital Housing Improvements that require a property to be cleared to accommodate the work * Removal, storage and delivery of goods for Service Users of the Housing Options Service. This could include vulnerable Service Users and those without English as a first language. Please Note: - Contractors must be a member of The British Association of Removers (BAR) and work in line with their policies and standards. Suppliers who are not members of BAR will not be eligible to tender for this contract. More information regarding these policies and standards can be found at http://www.bar.co.uk

Options: 2 x 12 Month Extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011597-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BROWN & ILLINGWORTH; LOW FELL REMOVALS; QUICKSILVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2023 at 19:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011597-2023
- 24 Jan 2023 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002153-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bar.co.uk
- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/
- https://www.nepo.org

## Provenance

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