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title: "Removals and Storage Framework Agreement"
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# Removals and Storage Framework Agreement

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ea26

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by West Lothian Council, involves the Removals and Storage Framework Agreement, classified under storage and warehousing services in the services category. Located in Livingston, UKM78, the contracting opportunity addresses needs such as homelessness, house-to-house moves, and large office and school relocations. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, and the contract was awarded, with the latest award on 18th July 2025. The framework included three lots, focusing on various types of removals and storage, and successful suppliers are expected to deliver these services across identified categories. The tendering stage has been completed, with West Lothian Council acting as the buyer, and the framework is now operational.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in removals, storage services, and logistics. Businesses with capabilities in domestic and business moves, as well as warehousing, are well-positioned to thrive under this framework. The council's decision to appoint suppliers for specific lots suggests opportunities for large companies with expansive resources and expertise in handling varied scope removals and storage solutions. Additionally, the presence of community benefits within this procurement supports potential engagements that enhance social, economic, and environmental outcomes, thereby offering suppliers the chance to contribute to the broader community welfare. Large-scale firms such as Johnsons 1871 Ltd, Business Moves, and Restore Harrow Green have already secured positions within this framework, illustrating the competitive landscape users should prepare to enter.

## Notice

When an individual or a family group present as homeless, the council has a legal duty under the Housing Scotland Act (1987) to provide services to remove and/or store furniture and personal belongings for clients. Due to the nature of the works involved in providing the service, the council cannot provide this service in house and therefore need to outsource this requirement and appoint a suitably experienced supplier to provide the service on behalf of the council.

### Lot Information

Removals and Storage Framework Agreement - Lot One (Domestic Removals and Storage)

The nature of the work involved will vary depending on the nature of the request to remove and store items but will cover situations such as homelessness, decants for improvement works to be carried out and other ad hoc situations such as abandonments and other routine tenancy changes. We seek to appoint one supplier to this lot.

Renewal: Contract will have a 12 month extension available.

Removals and Storage Framework Agreement - Lot Two (House to House Moves)

The Authority may use this framework to move a tenant's furniture to a more suitable tenancy due to the house being unsuitable due to personal needs. The framework may also be used when the Authority needs to decant a tenant to a different property due to remedial or emergency repairs. In these situations, the tenant's belongings may either be required to be stored or moved to another property dependant on the situation. In the event that belongings are required to be stored in a storage facility, this service will be covered under Lot 1 of this framework agreement. We seek to appoint 3 suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: A 12 month extension shall be available.

Removals and Storage Framework Agreement - Lot Three (Large Office and School Moves Including Crate Hire)

This lot is for non-residential properties only and will include office buildings, schools, community centres and other location within the Authority's property portfolio. The service will include removal of office furniture, including the supply of storage boxes and crates, from Authority buildings and transport these to another area of the same building or to a different property. We seek to appoint three suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: 12 Month extension shall be available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042629-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BUSINESS MOVES; JOHNSONS 1871; RESTORE HARROW GREEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 63121100 - Storage services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042629-2025
- 6 Mar 2025 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008219-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792587
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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