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title: "Removals & Storage"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827484"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# Removals & Storage

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827484

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## Summary

East Lothian Council has completed its procurement process for the "Removals & Storage" contract, focusing on the provision of removal and storage services across various operational facilities, public buildings, and schools in East Lothian. The process followed an open procedure, indicative of the council's commitment to transparency and competitiveness. The contract, recently awarded to Doree Bonner International, with operations spanning throughout East Lothian, falls under the services category. Notably, this procurement relates to several council-led initiatives, including property maintenance and homelessness interventions, with a signing date of 30th June 2026. Covering industries classified under CPV codes like 60000000 and 63120000, it highlights the council's emphasis on compliant and efficient delivery of public services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistical services, particularly those with expertise in removals and storage solutions for public sector operations. The chosen service provider is required to exhibit efficiency in managing removals, secure storage, and must comply with statutory requirements. With a major focus on sustainability, such as enhancing recycling and re-use opportunities, businesses with green credentials or those capable of innovating in service delivery could find alignment with East Lothian Council's objectives. SMEs, in particular, might find this contract appealing given its emphasis on providing community benefits and supporting East Lothian's overarching strategies related to economic growth, social care, and infrastructure management. This could support businesses looking to expand in the Scottish public sector or diversify their portfolio in service contracts.

## Notice

East Lothian Council requires removal services to meet the following requirements: Removals service for East Lothian Council operational facilities (office, public buildings and school removals). Removal and Storage service in East Lothian for domestic furniture and personal belongings in relation to the Council's property maintenance programme as well as situations relating to homelessness, abandonments, evictions, decants, Scottish Welfare Fund community care grants and adult social work. Carpet fitting services are required for domestic removals. For removals associated with the Council's property maintenance programme the Service Provider delivers carpets back to the Tenant the day before the furniture is returned. The carpet fitter fits the carpets on the day carpets are delivered back to the Tenant. In some circumstances the Council must comply with statutory requirements and timescales regarding the removal and storage of personal possessions and the Contractor must be able to comply with such. Storage must be secure and fit for purpose and within a practical visiting distance to allow clients access to their property on request. Disposal of items with the aim of maximising recycling and re-use opportunities.

### Lot Information

Residential Properties Removal (with and without storage)

The Lot 1 Service Provider will provide removal, transfer and storage of Removal Items as determined and notified by the following East Lothian Council departments. Disposal of items may also be required. Property Maintenance Community Housing Revenues and Benefits Adult Wellbeing

Renewal: The contract term is for a 3 year period with the option for East Lothian Council to extend by 12 months on 2 occasions.

Office\Schools removals for East Lothian Council offices, schools, public buildings (planned and reactive)

The Lot 2 Service Provider will provide removal and transfer of Removal Items as determined and notified by the East Lothian Council department stated at 1.3.1 of the Specification. Disposal of items may also be required. Storage is not normally required as part of this requirement but there may be a limited requirement for storage for individual projects. Strategic Asset and Capital Management Plan Engineering Services and Building Standards Museums Social Care

Renewal: The contract term is for a 3 year period with the option for East Lothian Council to extend by 12 months on 2 occasions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559187 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Prior to expiry of this contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £221,799 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
- 63121100 - Storage services
- 63121110 - Gas storage services
- 70000000 - Real estate services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559187
- 25 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552468

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552468&idx=14
  16th April 2026 - Annexe B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552468&idx=12
  25th March 2026 - Schedule 7 - KPIs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552468&idx=13
  25th March 2026 - Service Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552468&idx=3
  25th March 2026 - Appendix II Bidder Relevant Contract Climate Change Plan Template (1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552468&idx=4
  25th March 2026 - Appendix III Health & Safety Procedures
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552468&idx=5
  25th March 2026 - Appendix IV ELC-Community Benefits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552468&idx=6
  25th March 2026 - Schedule 2 Method Statements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552468&idx=7
  25th March 2026 - Schedule 3a Lot1 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552468&idx=8
  25th March 2026 - Schedule 3b Lot2 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552468&idx=9
  25th March 2026 - Schedule 4 - Business resilience questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552468&idx=10
  25th March 2026 - Schedule 5- GDPR Supplier Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552468&idx=11
  25th March 2026 - Schedule 6 CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552468&idx=1
  25th March 2026 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552468&idx=2
  25th March 2026 - Appendix I Financial Health Evaluation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552468
  Removals & Storage - East Lothian Council requires removal services to meet the following requirements: Removals service for East Lothian Council operational facilities (office, public buildings and school removals). Removal and Storage service in East Lothian for domestic furniture and personal belongings in relation to the Council's property maintenance programme as well as situations relating to homelessness, abandonments, evictions, decants, Scottish Welfare Fund community care grants and adult social work. Carpet fitting services are required for domestic removals. For removals associated with the Council's property maintenance programme the Service Provider delivers carpets back to the Tenant the day before the furniture is returned. The carpet fitter fits the carpets on the day carpets are delivered back to the Tenant. In some circumstances the Council must comply with statutory requirements and timescales regarding the removal and storage of personal possessions and the Contractor must be able to comply with such. Storage must be secure and fit for purpose and within a practical visiting distance to allow clients access to their property on request. Disposal of items with the aim of maximising recycling and re-use opportunities.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559187
  Removals & Storage - East Lothian Council requires removal services to meet the following requirements: Removals service for East Lothian Council operational facilities (office, public buildings and school removals). Removal and Storage service in East Lothian for domestic furniture and personal belongings in relation to the Council's property maintenance programme as well as situations relating to homelessness, abandonments, evictions, decants, Scottish Welfare Fund community care grants and adult social work. Carpet fitting services are required for domestic removals. For removals associated with the Council's property maintenance programme the Service Provider delivers carpets back to the Tenant the day before the furniture is returned. The carpet fitter fits the carpets on the day carpets are delivered back to the Tenant. In some circumstances the Council must comply with statutory requirements and timescales regarding the removal and storage of personal possessions and the Contractor must be able to comply with such. Storage must be secure and fit for purpose and within a practical visiting distance to allow clients access to their property on request. Disposal of items with the aim of maximising recycling and re-use opportunities.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827484
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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