Award

Off-site Storage Services

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Mar 2019 at 00:00

Tender

04 Sep 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body has conducted a completed procurement process for the "Off-site Storage Services" contract, which involves providing self-storage units and warehousing services to the Parliament. This open procurement process was initiated in Edinburgh, UK, with the contract awarded to Len Lothian Limited. The contract is valued at £270,000 and was signed on 4 March 2019. Key aspects include that the storage facility must be within 40 minutes of the Scottish Parliament, and services are required 52 weeks per year.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in storage and warehousing services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver high-quality, efficient solutions. Companies specialising in logistics, warehousing, and environmental management would find this procurement particularly relevant, especially those with proven experience in off-site storage facilities. Moreover, the requirement for sustainable practices creates an additional niche for firms focusing on eco-friendly operations.

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Notice Title

Off-site Storage Services

Notice Description

This Contract involves the provision of Self-Storage Units and Warehousing Services to the Scottish Parliament.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract involves the provision of Self-Storage Units and Warehousing Services to the Scottish Parliament. We require the Contractor to provide high quality Services that provides value for money. The Off-Site Storage Facility must be within 40 minutes driving time, during typical business hours, from the Scottish Parliament. This is to enable the timely storage and retrieval of items whilst minimising environmental impact. The Services will be required 52 weeks per year. The Contractor should be aware that the volume of required storage space may fluctuate during the year. Dissolution usually occurs every 4 years. The next date is expected to be from early April 2021 through to election in May 2021. There is likely to be a requirement for extra storage units during and after dissolution due to MSP local office closures.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for up to an additional 60 months at the sole discretion of the SPCB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000555410
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350004
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

63121100 - Storage services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2019 - 1 Mar 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
5-10 years depending on contract extensions being taken.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.vinestock@parliament.scot, procurement@parliament.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313486620

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEN LOTHIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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