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Provision of Relocation Services

Scottish Prison Service

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Sep 2024 at 11:42

Tender Notice
Award

11 Sep 2024 at 09:49

Award Notice
Tender

10 Sep 2024 at 08:48

Tender Notice
Planning

04 Sep 2024 at 08:40

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has initiated a procurement process for the provision of employee relocation services, intended to assist their staff with the sale and purchase of accommodation and facilitating moves to new permanent living accommodations. The procurement is aimed at ensuring that SPS can offer a guaranteed sale price for the existing living accommodation of their staff members. The process is currently in the Tender stage, with all submissions mandated to be made electronically by 12:00 on 18th October 2024. The expected contract start date is the same day, with the bid opening scheduled for 13:00. The contract will run for 1080 days, with an option for renewal up to an additional 24 months. The procurement follows an open procedure, indicating that it is accessible to all suppliers meeting the defined criteria, particularly in financial and economic standing, with a focus on the quality and pricing of bids.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in relocation services, including those with the capability to handle guaranteed sale price arrangements and comprehensive support for moving to new accommodations. Companies experienced in offering such services across Scotland can leverage this tender to secure a long-term contract with a national agency like the SPS. The open procedure allows for broad competition, meaning businesses small to large with a robust financial background and proven capabilities can compete, providing a chance to enhance their portfolio and establish a partnership with a major public sector entity. The specific requirement for detailed staff qualifications also suggests an opportunity for businesses with highly trained personnel to stand out.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Relocation Services

Notice Description

The SPS requires relocation services to to provide assistance with the sale and purchase of accommodation and assisting staff to move to new permanent living accommodation. This incorporates SPS offering a guaranteed sale price (GSP) for the existing living accommodation and the successful supplier is required to be able to provide this service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal: Up to a further 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0497e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029067-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79613000 - Employee relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Prison Service
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
Postcode Area
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 West

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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