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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has awarded a contract for the rental of self-drive vehicles to Arnold Clark Finance Limited. This procurement falls under the Health category, with its main procurement category being goods, and was executed through an open procedure. The contract, classified under the CPV code 34100000, comes to a value of £240,000 and was signed on 22nd July 2025. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contractor having been identified and the contract placed into active status. The delivery location for the procured service is within the UKM region, particularly centred in Edinburgh at the address of NSS at 1 South Gyle Crescent, EH12 9EB.

This contract offers valuable opportunities for businesses in the vehicle rental and automotive sectors, particularly those capable of providing high-volume fleet services suited to large-scale organisational needs. Companies specialising in vehicle fleet management, maintenance, and logistics would find this tender an advantageous prospect for expansion and presence within the public sector market. The open procedural method used in the procurement indicates a preference for competitive bidding, making it an appealing opportunity for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio with significant public contracts. With Arnold Clark Finance Limited securing this contract, other large and capable suppliers may find potential growth in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

NSS09425 Vehicle Hire - Arnold Clark

Notice Description

Vehicle Rental (Self-Drive)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805063
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535229
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20251 years 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
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Arnold Clark Finance Limited.

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