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title: "Removal and Storage Services Framework Agreement"
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# Removal and Storage Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000631477

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## Summary

West Lothian Council has initiated a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Removal and Storage Services Framework Agreement." This procurement falls under the services category and is based in Livingston, West Lothian. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a total planned duration of four years, which includes an initial three-year period and an optional one-year extension. The tender submission period concluded on 2nd November 2020, and the corresponding lot details cover services such as domestic removals with storage, house-to-house moves, and large office and school relocations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the logistics and storage sectors, particularly those specialising in removal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in customer-focused service delivery, excellent communication capabilities, and compliance with regulatory requirements are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses that can demonstrate flexibility and expertise in handling diverse removal needs, including those linked to social services, will find this contract particularly advantageous for growth and establishing long-term client relationships.

## Notice

West Lothian Council, the council, require to establish a framework agreement to appoint a suitably experienced service provider for removal and storage related services for clients of the council. The duration of the Framework Agreement will be four (4) years. The framework will run for 3 years originally, with the option to extend for a further 12 months in total. The objectives of the contract are to provide a service which is flexible, customer focused and provides excellent communication links between the parties involved.

### Lot Information

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.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension option available to utilise after the original 3 year duration period.

Domestic Removals with Storage

In some circumstances the Council has a legal duty to provide services to remove and store furniture and personal belongings for clients. The nature of the work 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 and other adhoc situations such as abandonments and other routine tenancy changes.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance.

House to House Moves

This lot may be used to move a tenant's furniture to a more suitable tenancy due to the house being unsuitable due to personal needs. The lot 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 dependent 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.

Renewal: Option to extend by a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409368 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If the extension option is utilised the contract will be re tendered in 2024. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £784,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | BISHOP'S MOVE; CLOCKWORK REMOVALS; HARROW GREEN; PICKFORDS BUSINESS SERVICES; PURDIE WORLDWIDE REMOVALS AND STORAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 60183000 - Hire of vans with driver
- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
- 63121100 - Storage services
- 98340000 - Accommodation and office services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409368
- 30 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395771

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395771
  Removal and Storage Services Framework Agreement - West Lothian Council, the council, require to establish a framework agreement to appoint a suitably experienced service provider for removal and storage related services for clients of the council. The duration of the Framework Agreement will be four (4) years. The framework will run for 3 years originally, with the option to extend for a further 12 months in total. The objectives of the contract are to provide a service which is flexible, customer focused and provides excellent communication links between the parties involved.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409368
  Removal and Storage Services Framework Agreement - West Lothian Council, the council, require to establish a framework agreement to appoint a suitably experienced service provider for removal and storage related services for clients of the council. The duration of the Framework Agreement will be four (4) years. The framework will run for 3 years originally, with the option to extend for a further 12 months in total. The objectives of the contract are to provide a service which is flexible, customer focused and provides excellent communication links between the parties involved.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/11428/Changes-to-Public-Procurement-Rules
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000631477
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/

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