Award

Removal Services

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Tender

14 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) has completed a contract award process for removal services across Scotland and Northern England. The procurement process utilised a restricted procedure under the selective procurement method, specifically targeting the services category. The procurement was conducted from the headquarters in Edinburgh and facilitated electronic submission methods. The contract was signed on 23rd June 2025 for a duration with renewals, covering a period of significant activity, especially during political cycles. The awarded contract, worth £106,000, has gone to Kwikshift European Transportation and Logistics Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Birkenhead.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and removals, particularly those with experience in handling office relocations for large organisations and government bodies. Companies with a strong financial standing, verified by a Creditsafe Risk Score of 40 or higher, and those able to secure Cyber Essentials certification are well-positioned to benefit. Firms that can manage the logistical demands of varying delivery locations and timelines, showcasing resilience and sustainability in their supply chain, stand to gain significantly in expanding their client base with government contracts.

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Notice Title

Removal Services

Notice Description

Award of contract to provide Removal Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for Removal Services at the Scottish Parliament.

Renewal: Up to 36 months at the sole discretion of the SPCB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780504
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536847
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
8 years after award date

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
procurement@parliament.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313486617

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KWIKSHIFT EUROPEAN TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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