Award

Provision of Chauffeur Driven Services

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2021 at 00:00

Tender

02 Mar 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Chauffeur Driven Services" to reliably transport judges and their materials to various court locations across Scotland. This procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the award stage, following completion of the tender process. The contract, valued at £2,100,000, was signed on 27 May 2021 and is set to run for three years, from 11 July 2021 to 10 July 2024, with potential extensions. Interested parties should be aware that the tender deadline was on 6 April 2021.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in transport and logistics services, particularly those with experience in providing chauffeur or executive transport. Companies that can demonstrate robust organisational structures, relevant industry experience, and the ability to meet insurance and quality standards will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as the procurement is open to diverse bidders, fostering a competitive environment that can drive innovation and service quality in the sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Chauffeur Driven Services

Notice Description

This contract is for chauffeur services to the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service and shall include the provision of a reliable service to provide transport for judges to and from various court locations throughout Scotland. Services may also be extended to include the conveyance of court attire and court papers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of chauffeur services to transport judges to and from various court locations throughout Scotland. Collection points will vary, however these generally will be from the judges' homes. Sensitive papers and luggage will also require to be transported to and from various court locations and lodgings. The Services will generally be provided during the core times of 07:00 hours and 19:00 hours - Monday to Friday. However there will be occasions when the Services will need to be provided outwith these hours.

Renewal: The contract is expected to run for a period of 3 years commencing on the 11 July 2021 and ending on 10 July 2024. The Authority will have an option to extend for a further 2 one-year periods which will be exercised by the Authority serving notice on the bidder in accordance with the terms and conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000644279
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420314
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract is for 36 months with two potential 12 month extensions. Therefore it is estimated that the notice for this re-tender will be issued in 2025/26.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
Denise Donaldson
Contact Email
ddonaldson@scotcourts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314443461

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST OF SCOTLAND CHAUFFEUR DRIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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