---
title: "Managed Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ef57"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ef57.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-03-16"
---

# Managed Transport

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ef57

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is overseeing a public procurement process for "Managed Transport" services, primarily within the road transport industry. This procurement is currently in the award stage, following the tender phase which had a deadline for submission on 24 November 2021. The services involve the management and provision of distribution services from NHS warehouses located in central Scotland to various Health Boards, including deliveries throughout the Highlands and Islands. The total contract value is £17,500,000, with options for potential extensions of up to two additional years at the Authority's discretion.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those with experience in managing large-scale distribution operations. Companies capable of demonstrating a minimum annual turnover of £4 million and those experienced in providing similar managed transport services will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that can leverage community benefits such as employment training and skills development may find even more favourable consideration from NSS in light of their emphasis on supporting local communities through public contracts.

## Notice

Provision and management of distribution services from NHS Scotland Distribution Service warehouses across central Scotland to Health Boards throughout Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision and management of transport services for NHS Scotland National Distribution Service (NDS). Current distributions centres are based in Larkhall, Eurocentral and Motherwell and orders are fulfilled across all of Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands.

Options: 2 x 12 months extension at NSS discretion

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extension at the Authority's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007223-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2022 - 4 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Every 4-6 Years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,200,000 |
| Lots value | £13,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,500,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | MENZIES DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2022 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007223-2022
- 25 Oct 2021 at 08:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026602-2021

## 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/

## Provenance

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