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22 May 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has awarded a contract titled "Award of Logistics Solution for Police Forensic Productions" under the Framework Agreement RM6171. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting transport services. Located primarily in Glasgow, this contract focuses on efficient logistics solutions for the collection and delivery of forensic productions across the Scottish Police Authority area. The tender went through a competitive Mini-Competition process and reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 4 January 2022. Topspeed Couriers Ltd, based in Winsford, was the successful supplier selected to fulfil this vital transport and logistics role, managing scheduled deliveries and ad-hoc requirements effectively.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in transport and logistics services with a focus on security, efficiency, and reliability. Businesses adept in handling specialised movements and competent in the swift, secure delivery of time-sensitive materials will find this procurement an ideal growth opportunity. With a total contract value of £999,336, companies providing innovative logistical solutions will enhance their service portfolios and gain substantial exposure within the public sector, potentially leading to further collaborative prospects in similar future projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Logistics Solution for Police Forensic Productions

Notice Description

As an appointed Contractor under the Framework Agreement RM6171 - Courier and Specialist Movements (Via Crown Commercial Services) Lot 5, selected suppliers were invited by the Scottish Police Authority (known as "the Authority" of SPA hereafter) to participate in the Mini-Competition for Logistics Solution for Police Forensic Productions.The Scottish Police Authority required a logistic solution for the collection and delivery of forensic productions throughout the SPA area on a pre - arranged scheduled basis and also for ad-hoc uplifts and deliveries as and when required. The service had to ensure that forensic productions are despatched, delivered and collected using the most efficient method available, which meets the SPA's requirements for quality, security, timeliness and cost effectiveness.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000679426
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530862
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£999,336 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Additional Buyers

Children's Hearings Scotland

East Dunbartonshire Council

Fife College

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Muirhouse Housing Association

NHS Grampian

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Government

Scottish Government- SASA

The City of Edinburgh Council

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
G51 1DZ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

Artscape Gardens

Bechtle direct Ltd.

COPTRZ Limited

CR Contracting North LTD

Dennis Eagle Limited

Glen Shuraig Consulting Ltd

Growth Flag (part of GC Insight)

Harbour Multi-Trades

Harper Macleod LLP

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

Mehler Vario System GmbH

Nottingham Rehab Limited

RS Fleet Installations Ltd T/A RS Connect

Republic of Media

Stand

Streamtec Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

Topspeed Couriers Ltd

Treka Bus Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

Venesky-Brown Recruitment

Zenith Property Conservation Ltd

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