Removals & Storage

Tender summary

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.

What to check before bidding

• Issued by East Lothian Council.
• Located in United Kingdom.
• Source notice 027299-2026 on uk.
• Notice published 25 Mar 2026; Tenqual indexed it 26 Mar 2026.
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