---
title: "Off Site Storage Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c0c6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-10-29"
---

# Off Site Storage Framework Agreement

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c0c6

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a procurement process for an "Off Site Storage Framework Agreement" classified under the storage and warehousing services sector. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the active tender is aimed at establishing a ranked multiple supplier framework for the provision of storage and distribution services for overflow products. The tender period is set to conclude on 29 July 2021 at 10:00 AM (BST), with the contract award anticipated shortly afterwards on the same day, marking the procurement stage of tendering.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in warehousing and distribution services, particularly those that can meet the geographical requirements for timely stock delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this an attractive tender due to the inclusion of a ranked supplier framework which may enhance their chances of securing a contract. Additionally, larger logistics firms could also compete effectively given the framework's potential value of up to £4 million, making it a substantial opportunity to expand their portfolio in public sector service provision.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) is seeking to put in place a ranked multiple supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of storage and distribution services for overflow products.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) is seeking to put in place a ranked multiple supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of storage and distribution services for overflow products. It is envisaged that three suppliers will be appointed to the Framework Agreement on a ranked basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027143-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,900,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | JOHN G RUSSELL; STANFORD LOGISTICS; XPO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2021 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027143-2021
- 28 Jun 2021 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014675-2021

## Notice URLs

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

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