Tender

E-commerce fulfilment services

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

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Tender

06 Feb 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland is seeking e-commerce fulfilment services to enhance its online retail operations. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline on February 24th, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the location is in Edinburgh, UK. The key opportunity lies in partnering with the Trust to manage retail stock and dispatch goods, benefiting businesses with expertise in e-commerce logistics and online retail services.

This tender by the National Trust for Scotland is aimed at enhancing its online retail operations by partnering with a suitable vendor. Businesses specialising in e-commerce logistics and online retail services are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The tender, focusing on e-commerce fulfilment services, offers a chance for growth and collaboration with the Trust in managing stock and delivering goods effectively to customers, with the potential for future extensions beyond the initial contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-commerce fulfilment services

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking a partner to develop its online retail activity. This includes managing retail stock on behalf of the Trust and despatching goods to customers in line with the service specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust is seeking a partner to help to develop its online retail activity. Key aspects of the service are: - Receipt of stock from 3rd party suppliers - Integration with ecommerce platforms - Real time stock level reporting - Secure storage of goods including foodstuffs - Handling multi-product orders and pack deals/bundles - Packing of orders to ensure safe and secure delivery - National and international shipping of orders to customers - Order tracking through to delivery and provision for a 'Proof of Delivery'. - Provision for a replacement delivery and uplift service. (returns) - Management of returns going back into stock or for safe disposal.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a further 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000721542
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470452
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2026

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Jenny Neville
Contact Email
jneville@nts.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8444932282

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4DF
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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