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Managed Transport

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Oct 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a tender for the "Managed Transport" service, aimed at providing distribution services across Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £17,500,000, having been signed on 16 March 2022. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, with key dates highlighting the tender period ending on 24 November 2021 and the contract period set to run from 5 April 2022 to 4 April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics and distribution services, particularly those with experience in managing large-scale transport operations. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in delivering similar services, particularly in a diverse geographic area, would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on community benefits within the tender also presents an avenue for businesses to engage with local communities and contribute to employment initiatives, thereby enhancing both their corporate social responsibility and business prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Transport

Notice Description

Provision and management of distribution services from NHS Scotland Distribution Service warehouses across central Scotland to Health Boards throughout Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision and management of transport services for NHS Scotland National Distribution Service (NDS). Current distributions centres are based in Larkhall, Eurocentral and Motherwell and orders are fulfilled across all of Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands.

Options: 2 x 12 months extension at NSS discretion

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension at the Authority's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000668966
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443648
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,200,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2022 - 4 Apr 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Every 4-6 Years

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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 South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Menzies Distribution

Further Information

Notice Documents

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