Pipeline Framework: Removal and Storage Service

A pipeline has been launched for Removal and Storage Service.The contract start Date is 1 September 2022. Approach to market date is 2 May 2022.The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is considering issuing a tender for Removal and Storage Service which will be available for homeless applicants approach the Housing Needs Department for assistance under the homelessness legislation.This will also include Council’s tenants wishing to transfer from rented accommodation to more suitable accommodation. Recently, the Council has identified that some residents will also require additional needs when moving home.There may also be occasions where applicants approach the Council from housing tenures other than those mentioned, where provision of the service will be made available.Applicants using the service may include the vulnerable and elderly, disabled applicants and applicants on the Accessible Housing Register who require additional support to enable them to move.The Contractor should be in the business of providing one or more of the following services for residents living in private sector and social rented housing accommodation:- Removals and packing- Collection, storage and delivery- Packing/unpacking for vulnerable peopleThe contract is for a period of 3 year with a possible 2 extensions of 12 months each. The expected start date of the contract is 1 September 2022. The estimated annual value of this contract is approx. £570,000. The Council would like to invite expressions of interest in the potential tender to secure suitable providers who could deliver this service.The response deadline is 18th March 2022.Please note that this is not an invitation to tender.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: capitalEsourcing, Kensington Town Hall, Hornton St, London W8 7NX. Email: procurement@rbkc.gov.uk