How to win: Preliminary Market Engagement – Storage, Removals and Relocations Framework

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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 Participation is voluntary and will not influence the outcome of an

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