Preliminary Market Engagement – Storage, Removals and Relocations Framework

Overview

Preliminary Market Engagement – Storage, Removals and Relocations Framework City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking to engage with the market to better understand current practice, delivery approaches and commercial arrangements for the provision of storage, removals and relocation services. The Council intends to establish a four-year framework, divided into three lots. The engagement will focus on Lot 1 (Storage and Removals). The Council wishes to understand market capabilities, obtain feedback on proposed arrangements for how ongoing storage charges are paid and how uncollected items are handled, and gather market intelligence to inform the final specification. This event is being held online via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 8th December 2026 from 11:00 till 13:00. A Teams link will be sent to registered suppliers before the event. Suppliers interested in this event are asked to register by providing the following information. Please return this information via the messaging portal of Atamis by 12:00 on Tuesday 1st December 2026: Contact Name Job Title Email Address Company Name Company Address If you experience any difficulties registering your interest via Atamis, please provide your contact details directly to faruk.quadri@bradford.gov.uk by 12:00 on 1 December 2026 and you will be registered for the event. Participation is voluntary and will not influence the outcome of any future procurement process. Any costs incurred shall be borne by the supplier. No commitment is made by the Council to undertake or proceed with any procurement. Any future procurement will be advertised separately in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The Council reserves the right to determine the final procurement route and lot structure following completion of the market engagement exercise.