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| 19th May 2025 |
The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) is pleased to announce the launch of the new Removals and Relocations Services Framework, providing institutions with a fully compliant, efficient, and flexible solution for a wide range of commercial relocation needs.
FTS Notice Reference: 2024/S 000-038348
Framework Duration: 1 May 2025 – 30 April 2029
Agreement Manager: Steven Hogg – s.hogg@neupc.ac.uk | 07795 998 392
For more information: Hunter CSM
This framework has been procured collaboratively by NEUPC and is accessible to members of:
- APUC – Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges
- HEPCW – Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales
- LUPC – London Universities Purchasing Consortium
- NWUPC – North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
- SUPC – Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium
Key benefits of the framework
- PCR2015-compliant, streamlined route to market
- Reduces internal resource burden
- Offers excellent value for money
- Managed by experienced sector procurement professionals
- 1.5% framework levy on supplier turnover
- Benefits reported in line with HEPA Procurement Benefits Reporting Guidance
Framework structure – 5 Lots covering all requirements
Lot 1 – General Commercial Removals
Office furniture, files, equipment. May include packing/unpacking and off-site storage.
Lot 2 – Specialist Commercial Removals
High-value items (e.g. IT, lab equipment, artefacts, library collections), with tailored handling and storage options.
Lot 3 – Crate Hire/Purchase & Packaging
Supply of crates, containers, and associated packing products.
Lot 4 – Domestic-Style Removals
Employee and student moves within the UK; porter services for campus moves.
Lot 5 – International Moves
End-to-end international relocations (excludes staff relocation), including customs support and specialist transport.
Scope of services includes:
- Full/part relocations & internal moves
- Packing, storage, and crate supply
- Specialist art and archive moves
- Move management and planning
- Secure disposal of materials
- Bespoke solutions from single “man & van” jobs to complex multi-phase relocations
How to Access the Framework
Institutions can procure via Direct Award or Further Competition. Full guidance, supplier information and call-off instructions are available on the NEUPC Agreements Page.
For full documentation and supplier details, please contact Steven Hogg or visit Hunter CSM