Award

Domestic and International Relocation Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for "Domestic and International Relocation Services" under an open procedure focusing on services. This contract includes relocating personnel within the Scottish mainland, the Scottish Islands, throughout the UK, and abroad, with repatriation options. The procurement process, identified by ocid "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789224," reached the award stage on 7th August 2025, following a tender stage that ended on 7th April 2025. The contract, valued at £920,000, was signed with Santa Fe Relocation on 23rd July 2025. The procurement is covered under the GPA and abides by the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024.

This contractual opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses involved in relocation services, particularly those experienced in handling personnel transfers across complex geographies. Companies with strong logistics capabilities and membership with the European Relocation Association (EuRA) would be particularly suited, given the specific membership criteria stipulated. The emphasis on quality, alongside price, with a 60% quality scoring in contract award criteria, suggests that bidders with robust understanding and execution of relocation logistics would be prioritised. This could be an attractive opportunity for large relocation service providers looking to expand their portfolio in governmental contracts. Additionally, community benefits are also part of the criteria, providing a chance for businesses to contribute to societal enhancements while fulfilling contract requirements.

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Notice Title

Domestic and International Relocation Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Domestic and International Relocation Services. Excluding Office or Corporate relocation

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Domestic and International Relocation Services. The Contract will cover permanent transfer locations within the Scottish mainland and the Scottish Islands. The Contract will cover permanent transfers to or from Scotland (and Scottish Islands) and the rest of the United Kingdom. The Contract will cover the temporary transfers of employees to international destinations outwith the United Kingdom. The Contract will cover the repatriation of employee from the temporary international destinations. Repatriation is expected to be a return to Scotland (including Scottish Islands), or a return to a destination in the rest of the United Kingdom, but repatriation may also be to an international destination.

Renewal: Contract may be extended by 12 months at Scottish Ministers discretion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789224
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536490
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79613000 - Employee relocation services

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500, +44 1412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SANTA FE RELOCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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