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title: "Provision of Transport and Distribution Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c87f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2022-04-13"
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# Provision of Transport and Distribution Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c87f

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is actively seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Transport and Distribution Services" across the UK. This procurement, classified under transport services, encompasses three types of service: Standard (48-hour), Premium (24-hour), and Same Day delivery. The contract, which can commence as early as 11th April 2022, has a primary duration of three years, with an option to extend for up to another four years. The tendering process is open and is currently in the active stage, following the publication of an Invitation to Tender (ITT) set for review and assessment by SPS.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for logistics and transport service providers capable of handling varied delivery times and routes. Businesses with expertise in moving consignments within the UK, especially those familiar with the operational needs of public sector clients, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the extensive nature of the contract, firms like Stanford Logistics Limited, which has already shown interest, may find their established capabilities in road transport services advantageous in securing contracts with SPS.

## Notice

The SPS is seeking a supplier to provide transport and distribution services between SPS establishments and external customers across the UK. Three types of Service are required Standard (48 Hour), Premium (24 hour) and Same Day. Suppliers may bid for both lots. The contract Go Live date is the 11th of April 2022. The contract term will be 3 years with the option to extend for up to 4 years (on a 2 + 2 basis).

### Lot Information

01934A Inter Establishment / Timber Treatment Facility / SPS Fauldhouse Transport and Distribution Services

The SPS requires a supplier to provide transport and distribution services to the SPS. The main requirements for the services is the movement of consignments between the following locations: - consignments between the SPS Sites and SPS Central Stores; - consignments between production Sites and other Sites (note that this scenario is a less frequent requirement); - timber products between Central Stores/Sites and a timber treatment facility; - consignments between Central Stores and various customers / addresses in Scotland and the UK; and - consignments between production Sites directly to customers in Scotland and the UK (note that this scenario is a less frequent requirement). The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Renewal: Extension option of up to 4 years on a 2+2 basis

01934B SPS Fauldhouse to External Customers Transport and Distribution Services

The SPS requires a supplier to provide transport and distribution services to the SPS. The main requirements for the services is the movement of consignments between SPS Establishments (mainly SPS Fauldhouse) and External Customers across the UK. The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) including the Single Procurement Document (SPD) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009840-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | 5 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £353,988 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9HW |
| 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 West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STANFORD LOGISTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009840-2022
- 1 Dec 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029850-2021
- 15 Jul 2021 at 15:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016653-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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