---
title: "Removal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fc36"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03fc36.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-01-23"
---

# Removal Services

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fc36

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## Summary

The Ashford Borough Council has initiated a tender process for Removal Services. The services are required for properties owned by the council within the borough of Ashford. The tender, under the main procurement category of services, has been cancelled. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender was launched under the legal basis CELEX. The identified industry classification is social work services. The contract status is unsuccessful, with the award being discontinued. The main procurement criteria were based on quality (75%), an interview (10%), and price (15%). The procurement involved one lot, with options available for a possible 2-year contract extension.

This tender for Removal Services by the Ashford Borough Council offers business growth opportunities in the social work services industry. Businesses specialising in removal services, including assisted moves, decanting of properties, and urgent moves, are suited to compete. The initial value of the contract is GBP 280,000 with a duration of 5 years and a potential 2-year extension. The procurement method is open, providing equal access to interested businesses. The tender period ends on October 12, 2023, with a bid opening scheduled for the same day. The contract terms support electronic ordering, electronic invoicing policy, and electronic payment, creating a streamlined process for successful bidders.

## Notice

This is a Contract for the provision of Removal Services for Ashford Borough Council owned properties within the borough of Ashford. The Services required within this tender are as follows but not limited to: * Assisted moves * Decanting of properties * Urgent moves * Non Urgent general moves * Additional services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Contract for the provision of Removal Services for Ashford Borough Council owned properties within the borough of Ashford. The Services required within this tender are as follows but not limited to: * Assisted moves * Decanting of properties * Urgent moves * Non Urgent general moves * Additional services

Options: Initial contract is 5 years with a possible 2 year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002259-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | At the expiry date of the contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | £280,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2024 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002259-2024
- 13 Sep 2023 at 08:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027019-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ashford.gov.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Provenance

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