Award

Managed Transport

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2022 at 16:07

Tender

25 Oct 2021 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is overseeing a public procurement process for "Managed Transport" services, primarily within the road transport industry. This procurement is currently in the award stage, following the tender phase which had a deadline for submission on 24 November 2021. The services involve the management and provision of distribution services from NHS warehouses located in central Scotland to various Health Boards, including deliveries throughout the Highlands and Islands. The total contract value is £17,500,000, with options for potential extensions of up to two additional years at the Authority's discretion.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those with experience in managing large-scale distribution operations. Companies capable of demonstrating a minimum annual turnover of £4 million and those experienced in providing similar managed transport services will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that can leverage community benefits such as employment training and skills development may find even more favourable consideration from NSS in light of their emphasis on supporting local communities through public contracts.

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Notice Title

Managed Transport

Notice Description

Provision and management of distribution services from NHS Scotland Distribution Service warehouses across central Scotland to Health Boards throughout Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision and management of transport services for NHS Scotland National Distribution Service (NDS). Current distributions centres are based in Larkhall, Eurocentral and Motherwell and orders are fulfilled across all of Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands.

Options: 2 x 12 months extension at NSS discretion

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension at the Authority's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ef57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007223-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,200,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2022 - 4 Apr 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Every 4-6 Years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Douglas Thomson
Contact Email
douglas.thomson@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794527

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENZIES DISTRIBUTION

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