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Domestic and International Relocation Services

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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07 Aug 2025 at 10:34

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Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government finalised a contract under the main procurement category of services, specifically targeting Domestic and International Relocation Services with a completion status. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, adhering to the legal basis specified by CELEX (32014L0024). The contract, valued at £920,000, covers the Scottish mainland, Scottish Islands, and international destinations, aiming to facilitate employee relocation to or from these areas. It also includes the repatriation of employees. The procurement stage has progressed from tender to award, with the award date set on 23rd July 2025. The service provided aligns with the industry category of relocation services (CPV: 98392000), further embracing aspects such as legal advisory and employee relocation services, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The procurement emphasises community benefits and fair work, enhancing the quality and price criteria proportionally at 60% and 40%, respectively.

The formalisation of this contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses equipped to handle relocation services, particularly those with expertise in global logistics and personnel management. With Santa Fe Relocation already awarded the contract, potential contractors are encouraged to prepare competitive bids in future tenders by focusing on quality service delivery and pricing strategies. Companies that hold appropriate industry recognitions, such as membership in the EuRA, and possess strong financial health are well-positioned to seize similar prospects. Additionally, businesses adept in handling subcontractor payments efficiently will align with contract conditions, potentially unlocking avenues in similar government contracts. The emphasis on community benefits indicates an opportunity for businesses to enhance local engagement strategies, ensuring sustainable contractual relations with the Scottish Government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic and International Relocation Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Domestic and International Relocation Services. Excluding Office or Corporate relocation

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Domestic and International Relocation Services. The Contract will cover permanent transfer locations within the Scottish mainland and the Scottish Islands. The Contract will cover permanent transfers to or from Scotland (and Scottish Islands) and the rest of the United Kingdom. The Contract will cover the temporary transfers of employees to international destinations outwith the United Kingdom. The Contract will cover the repatriation of employee from the temporary international destinations. Repatriation is expected to be a return to Scotland (including Scottish Islands), or a return to a destination in the rest of the United Kingdom, but repatriation may also be to an international destination.

Renewal: Contract may be extended by 12 months at Scottish Ministers discretion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dd8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046788-2025
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

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79613000 - Employee relocation services

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Santa Fe Relocation

Further Information

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