Tender

Transportation of Bedding Plants and Products from HMP Ford Industries (Ref prj_349)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is currently seeking tenders for the transportation of bedding plants and related products from HMP Ford Industries. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically public road transport services. The open tender process is active, with submissions accepted until 19 August 2016. The contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2016 and will run for three years, with an optional one-year extension. The total contract value is estimated at £270,000, and deliveries will cover multiple nationwide secure sites across the United Kingdom and other British territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those equipped to handle various delivery requirements, including pillar pallets and cages. Companies that possess a fleet suitable for the distribution of plants and have the capability to provide vetted drivers and excellent customer service will be well-positioned to compete. With a focus on reliability and timeliness, this contract could support the growth of SMEs in the logistics sector, particularly those with experience in similar supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transportation of Bedding Plants and Products from HMP Ford Industries (Ref prj_349)

Notice Description

The Authorities requirement is for a transport and logistics requirement for the road transport distribution of HMP Ford's carriage requirements, which generally include mainly bedding plants, seasonal poppies, nursery stock and any additional 'ad-hoc' deliveries. A suitable fleet of vehicles to deal with pillar pallets, cages and Danish trolleys or equivalent will be required, and expected pickups from HMP Ford number one per day on average with deliveries to multiple nationwide secure sites, although routes and numbers vary/fluctuate throughout the year. Time will be crucial to performance. Vetted drivers are an essential requirement, as will be adequate processes to provide satisfactory customer service and management information regularly. This opportunity is to be sourced for 3 years (+ optional 12 month extension within contract). Additional information: https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76532460-8bde-40ab-b448-d5c70e2f42c0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7EH
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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