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NDC Managed Transport Service

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

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03 Apr 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The tender for the "NDC Managed Transport Service" was awarded by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, located in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement falls within the health industry category and involves the provision of distribution services from the NHS Scotland National Distribution Centre in Larkhall to various health bodies throughout Scotland. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 31st March 2017, marking the completion of the tendering process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in transportation and logistics, particularly those with the capacity to manage healthcare-related distribution services. Companies specialising in fleet management, particularly those equipped with 7.5-tonne vehicles and other relevant transportation equipment, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Such businesses can enhance their growth by establishing partnerships with the NHS and expanding their service offerings across Scotland's health sector.

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Notice Title

NDC Managed Transport Service

Notice Description

Provision and management of distribution services from the NHS Scotland National Distribution Centre atCanderside, 2 Swinhill Avenue, Larkhall, ML9 2QX (NDC) to health bodies in Scotland. These health bodies include all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, currently 14 regionalHealth Boards, 6 Special Health Boards, Health Improvement Scotland and the Authority, together with all jointintegration boards established under the Public Bodies (joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. The NDC has been created to break bulk and supply products to all NHS Scotland departments. The majority of deliveries are currently conducted on a radial distribution fleet. Deliveries to the Western Isles,Shetland, Orkney, Elgin and several small central belt locations may require a 7.5T access vehicle. Whenrequired, such services would be undertaken by a partner carrier.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision and management of distribution services from the NHS Scotland National Distribution Centre atCanderside, 2 Swinhill Avenue, Larkhall, ML9 2QX (NDC) to health bodies in Scotland. The NDC has been created to break bulk and supply products to all NHS Scotland departments. The current managed transport service provider has circa 26 staff and employs upwards of 23 units ofequipment (8 of which are directly owned by the Authority): this equipment includes both Rigid and ArticulatedVehicles (including Double-Deck trailers). To facilitate the current service the Management Transport Servicesoperation is staffed Sunday 22.00 to Friday 22.00, whilst the transport operation is live from 18.00 on a Sundayuntil 04.00 on Saturday. The majority of deliveries are currently conducted on a radial distribution fleet. Deliveries to the Western Isles,Shetland, Orkney, Elgin and several small central belt locations may require a 7.5T access vehicle. Whenrequired, such services would be undertaken by a partner carrier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000484685
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR278956
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")
Contact Name
Hazel Johnstone
Contact Email
hazel.johnstone@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR278956
    NDC Managed Transport Service - Provision and management of distribution services from the NHS Scotland National Distribution Centre atCanderside, 2 Swinhill Avenue, Larkhall, ML9 2QX (NDC) to health bodies in Scotland. These health bodies include all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, currently 14 regionalHealth Boards, 6 Special Health Boards, Health Improvement Scotland and the Authority, together with all jointintegration boards established under the Public Bodies (joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. The NDC has been created to break bulk and supply products to all NHS Scotland departments. The majority of deliveries are currently conducted on a radial distribution fleet. Deliveries to the Western Isles,Shetland, Orkney, Elgin and several small central belt locations may require a 7.5T access vehicle. Whenrequired, such services would be undertaken by a partner carrier.

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