Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Central Bedfordshire Council
Priory House
Chicksands
SG17 5TQ
Contact
+44 3003005997
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3003008000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CBC-1207-T-CE Domestic Removals Service
Reference number
CBC-1207-T-CE
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98392000 - Relocation services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for a provider of a domestic removals service for our Housing Service.We are seeking a professional and experienced provider who can display a high level of customer care for our residents, while providing an efficient and effective removals service.Service requirements include removal service for:• Tenants who are rightsizing i.e. from two and three-bedroom properties to smaller accommodation• Tenants who are relocating i.e. Decanting, emergency moves • Local Welfare Provision clients who are relocating and need assistance with removalsOur customers include; Older persons, Families and single households and Vulnerable customers who are moving within Central Bedfordshire and occasionally the surrounding geographical areas.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 98392000 - Relocation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Customers are moving within Central Bedfordshire and occasionally the surrounding geographical areas.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Service requirements include removal service for:• Tenants who are rightsizing i.e. from two and three-bedroom properties to smaller accommodation• Tenants who are relocating i.e. Decanting, emergency moves • Local Welfare Provision clients who are relocating and need assistance with removalsOur customers include older persons, families and single households and vulnerable customersWe are striving to maximise the benefit of our housing provision and as a result we work to tight timescales. Some moves may therefore be required at short notice and the contractor should be flexible and able to accommodate such requests. Response times are required are within: Emergency – 24 hours, 2 working days, 5 working days.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
It is intended that the Contract is initially awarded for the period 01/08/2021 – 30/07/2024. The contract has an option to extend for up to a further 1 year (subject to satisfactory performance and client requirements).
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
All front-line staff are required to have an enhanced DBS checkThe contractor is to be a member of the British Association of Removers, Move Assured or hold a similar trade accreditation
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
The contractor is to be a member of the British Association of Removers, Move Assured or hold a similar trade accreditation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
The contractor is to be a member of the British Association of Removers, Move Assured or hold a similar trade accreditation
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision
The contractor is to be a member of the British Association of Removers, Move Assured or hold a similar trade accreditation
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
28 May 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
28 May 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 2024 - 2025
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Central Bedfordshire Council
Priory House Chicksands
Shefford
SG17 5TQ
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3003005997
Country
United Kingdom