---
title: "Managed Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b60e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b60e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-05-28"
---

# Managed Transport

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b60e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), seeking a managed transport service with a total contract value of £3.6 million. This contract is in the planning stage and covers the provision and management of distribution services from the NHS Scotland National Distribution Centre to Health Boards across Scotland. Interested parties should note that the future notice date for this tender is set for 27th September 2021, and the procurement falls under the transport services category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and transport sector, particularly those skilled in managing distribution services. Companies that specialise in the healthcare supply chain or have experience working with public health authorities will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with NHS NSS can foster growth by establishing long-term partnerships within Scotland's healthcare system.

## Notice

The scope of the contract covers the provision and management of distribution services from the NHS Scotland National Distribution Centre (NDC) to Health Boards throughout Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the contract covers the provision and management of distribution services from the NHS Scotland National Distribution Centre (NDC) to Health Boards throughout Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011932-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 May 2021 at 08:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011932-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=655539
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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