East Lothian Council requires removal services to meet the following requirements:
Removals service for East Lothian Council operational facilities (office, public buildings
and school removals).
Removal and Storage service in East Lothian for domestic furniture and personal
belongings in relation to the Council’s property maintenance programme as well as
situations relating to homelessness, abandonments, evictions, decants, Scottish
Welfare Fund community care grants and adult social work.
Carpet fitting services are required for domestic removals. For removals associated
with the Council’s property maintenance programme the Service Provider delivers
carpets back to the Tenant the day before the furniture is returned. The carpet fitter
fits the carpets on the day carpets are delivered back to the Tenant.
In some circumstances the Council must comply with statutory requirements and
timescales regarding the removal and storage of personal possessions and the
Contractor must be able to comply with such. Storage must be secure and fit for
purpose and within a practical visiting distance to allow clients access to their property
on request.
Disposal of items with the aim of maximising recycling and re-use opportunities.