The Provision of Removal and Associated Services - AWARD

The Provision of Removal and Associated Services

The Council has a regular requirement for residential moves and office relocations within the Borough of Sandwell that also includes a packing and unpacking service and the requirement for furniture and belongings to be taken into storage as and when required.

Residential Removals are categorised into the following types:

Tenant Incentive Scheme (TIS)

Deaths involving the Treasury Evictions or abandoned properties Decants

Emergency Moves

Term of Contract

The Contract duration is for three (3) years, commencing 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2024.

Value of Contract

Based on previous data, the estimated annual cost is to be in the region of £60,000. This value is based on historical spend data and is intended to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated from the contract.

Expenditure over the last 12-month period is broken down as follows:

Residential Moves 46% Office Relocations 14% Crate Hire 12% Storage 25% Porter Service 3%

This breakdown is based on the last 12-month period and is to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee that future service requirements will be the same.

Appointment of Service Provider

To appoint a single provider for the provision of Removal Services.

Accreditation

Tenderers must be a Member of the British Association of Removers or Equivalent European Standard. A copy of your certification will need to be submitted with your Tender. Further information can be found at: www.bar.co.uk

Closing date for Tender Submissions Friday 26 February 2021 @ 15:00 hrs.