ACE Churn Work

Description

The University of Edinburgh (“the University”) is undertaking early market engagement in relation to a forthcoming procurement for moving, removals, internal relocations, packing and associated services across the University Estate. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to: -Understand supplier capability to deliver the service scope described below; -Understand achievable timeframes (e.g., lead times, response times, mobilisation); -Identify appropriate contract structure, including whether a single-supplier or multi-supplier model would work best; -Identify opportunities to improve service quality, compliance, sustainability and value for money. This RFI does not form part of any formal procurement process and responses will be used solely for market research and to inform the potential procurement strategy and specification. Participation is voluntary and will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in a future procurement. Lot 1: The contract opportunity is expected to cover the provision of churn / portering and internal moves support, including reactive and planned workstreams, across UOE buildings and accommodation. Indicative requirements may include (but are not limited to -Internal moves of furniture and items between buildings to exact drop-off locations across the University estate, including bedrooms/flats, and collection/return of keys as required. -Packing and careful movement of a range of items to different locations, including heavy boxed items (e.g., crockery boxes), and fragile items where applicable. -Movement of items including heavy boxes, beds and mattresses, white goods/large items, and furniture. -Removal and disposal of unwanted items with recycling where possible. -Stacking and/or unstacking furniture where required. -Clearing excessive rubbish (e.g., room clearances). -Assembly of flat-pack furniture. -Moving luggage on site -Moving mattresses to a central point on the UoE Estate -Removal and responsible off site disposal of all packaging and waste UOE requires a contractor who can accommodate: -Reactive / short-notice capability, with quick turnaround required (indicatively 2 hours for emergencies and 4–6 hours for standard reactive requests).