Award

The supply of Cash Handling & Collections from ScotRail locations

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .

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03 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited has completed a procurement process to contract Security Plus + Limited for the supply of cash handling, collections, and in-transit services from stations. This contract covers various locations throughout Scotland and falls under the industry category of railway services. The procurement stage was award, and the contract was signed on 28 March 2025. The initial contract term is three years, with options to extend for up to four additional years. The procurement method utilised is limited, through an ESPO Framework Agreement, ensuring value for money by selecting the most cost-effective supplier via desktop analysis of framework rates. The total contract value is £1,156,365 GBP.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in cash handling and logistics. Security Plus + Limited, being a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract due to its competitive pricing and comprehensive geographic coverage. Businesses with expertise in secure cash transport and collection services can find growth opportunities in similar tenders by offering competitive prices and efficient service delivery. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can strategically position themselves by forming alliances with large suppliers or by leveraging their niche capabilities to participate in framework agreements like ESPO's. The procurement methodology and rationalisation demonstrate an effective route for compliance and market entrance through well-established frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The supply of Cash Handling & Collections from ScotRail locations

Notice Description

Cash Handling, Collections & In Transit Services from Stations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cash Handling, Collections & In Transit Services from Stations.. 3 years initial contract, with options for up to four further years.

Procurement Information

ScotRail Trains Limited agreed to utilise an ESPO Framework (FW) Agreement via Call-off order (based on Price analysis and geographical coverage) to Security Plus Limited. Under the ESPO FW two Service Providers supply to Scotland. Via desktop analysis of FW rates and prices Security Plus Limited were the lower cost option of the two. ESPO FW rates with Security Plus Limited are lower than Scotrail existing arrangements. This demonstrates VFM via a compliant route to market. The relevant ESPO FW detail is as follows: Lot 1 of ESPO Framework 324F_24 "Cash/Valuables Collection & Cash/Valuables in Transit (CViT) Services"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794920
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527437
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,156,365 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED .
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURITY PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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