---
title: "Vehicle Hire & Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000514348"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000514348.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2018-03-02"
---

# Vehicle Hire & Associated Services

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000514348

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has initiated a tender for "Vehicle Hire & Associated Services," aimed at providing hire cars, light commercial vehicles, and associated services to NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards, among others. The procurement is currently in the active stage, with a tender deadline of 21 December 2017. The anticipated value of this framework agreement is estimated at £2,020,000 over a potential four-year term, and the procurement is being conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in vehicle hire and associated services, particularly those with experience in catering to public sector clients such as healthcare providers. Companies that can demonstrate their capacity to meet the requirements outlined in the tender documentation, including compliance with community benefits criteria, will be well-suited to compete. As the framework aims to award contracts to a maximum of three suppliers, businesses in this sector should consider this an excellent chance to expand their client base within the NHS and affiliated organisations in Scotland.

## Notice

Framework agreement for the supply of hire cars, light commercial vehicles and associated services to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards, plus the Authority and other NHS organisations ) and all joint integration boards established under the Public Bodies (joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices. Note the value of the framework is the value over the 4 year term.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework agreement for the supply of hire cars, light commercial vehicles and associated services to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978,i.e. NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards, plus the Authority and other NHS organisations ) and all joint integration boards established under the Public Bodies (joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. And Scottish Hospices. Please note the estimated value of this framework is the total approximate over the 4 year term of the framework.The Authority intends awarding a multi-supplier framework agreement and it is envisaged a maximum of 3 suppliers will be awarded. Full details can be found within the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312104 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,020,000 |
| Lots value | £2,020,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312104
- 10 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300882

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300882
  Vehicle Hire & Associated Services - Framework agreement for the supply of hire cars, light commercial vehicles and associated services to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards, plus the Authority and other NHS organisations ) and all joint integration boards established under the Public Bodies (joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices. Note the value of the framework is the value over the potential 4 year term.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312104
  Vehicle Hire & Associated Services - Framework agreement for the supply of hire cars, light commercial vehicles and associated services to all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards, plus the Authority and other NHS organisations ) and all joint integration boards established under the Public Bodies (joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices. Note the value of the framework is the value over the 4 year term.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=490887
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000514348

## Provenance

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