--- title: "Provision of Relocation Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0497e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0497e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0497e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0497e3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2024-09-11" --- # Provision of Relocation Services Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0497e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0497e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0497e3.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has initiated a procurement process for the provision of employee relocation services, intended to assist their staff with the sale and purchase of accommodation and facilitating moves to new permanent living accommodations. The procurement is aimed at ensuring that SPS can offer a guaranteed sale price for the existing living accommodation of their staff members. The process is currently in the Tender stage, with all submissions mandated to be made electronically by 12:00 on 18th October 2024. The expected contract start date is the same day, with the bid opening scheduled for 13:00. The contract will run for 1080 days, with an option for renewal up to an additional 24 months. The procurement follows an open procedure, indicating that it is accessible to all suppliers meeting the defined criteria, particularly in financial and economic standing, with a focus on the quality and pricing of bids. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in relocation services, including those with the capability to handle guaranteed sale price arrangements and comprehensive support for moving to new accommodations. Companies experienced in offering such services across Scotland can leverage this tender to secure a long-term contract with a national agency like the SPS. The open procedure allows for broad competition, meaning businesses small to large with a robust financial background and proven capabilities can compete, providing a chance to enhance their portfolio and establish a partnership with a major public sector entity. The specific requirement for detailed staff qualifications also suggests an opportunity for businesses with highly trained personnel to stand out. ## Notice The SPS requires relocation services to to provide assistance with the sale and purchase of accommodation and assisting staff to move to new permanent living accommodation. This incorporates SPS offering a guaranteed sale price (GSP) for the existing living accommodation and the successful supplier is required to be able to provide this service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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: Up to a further 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029067-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | 8 Sep 2024 | | Award date | 11 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9DJ | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79613000 - Employee relocation services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2024 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029067-2024 - 11 Sep 2024 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029035-2024 - 10 Sep 2024 at 07:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028873-2024 - 4 Sep 2024 at 07:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028208-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777720 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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