NWUPC

The NWUPC Team are pleased to announce the launch of the new Removals and Relocations Services Framework to NWUPC members. The framework provides members with a fully compliant, efficient, and flexible solution for a wide range of commercial relocation needs.

The agreement will run from the 1^st May 2025 to the 30th of April 2029. The framework is open to members of: NWUPC, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC and SUPC.

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.

Key benefits of using 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

How do I buy from the framework?

Call off from the Framework Agreement is by means of either direct award or further competition.

• Direct award options – business case method, or ranked method.
• Further competition options – desktop calculator method, or competitive quotation method, or mini-tender method

How has Responsible Procurement been considered as part of the tender?

Responsible Procurement/Social Value was given an 18% weighting in the evaluation with Suppliers asked questions related to the themes:

• Improving Health and Wellbeing – Demonstrate action to support the health and wellbeing, including physical and mental health, in the contract workforce.
• Tackling Workforce Inequality – Demonstrating action to identify and tackle inequality in employment, skills and pay in the contract workforce.
• Tackling Workforce Inequality – Demonstrating action to identify and manage the risks of modern slavery in the delivery of the contract, including in the supply chain.
• Effective Stewardship of the Environment – Delivering additional environmental benefits in the performance of the contract.
• Effective Stewardship of the Environment – Working towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Members own/local requirements can be assessed at call-off.

Further information:

Full agreement details, including suppliers by Lot and a Quick Reference Guide can be found here on the NWUPC Agreements Page.

For further questions or enquiries contact procurement@nwupc.ac.uk or call on 0161 234 8000.