---
title: "Managed Transport"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000655539"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000655539.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-05-28"
---

# Managed Transport

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000655539

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is initiating a planned procurement process for the contract titled "Managed Transport". This contract entails the provision and management of distribution services from the NHS Scotland National Distribution Centre to Health Boards across Scotland. The estimated value of the contract is £3,600,000, and it falls under the services category within the health industry. Key dates include a future notice planned for 27th September 2021, with the opportunity currently in the planning stage. The primary location for the delivery of services will be within the UKM region.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in logistics and transport services, especially those experienced in managing large-scale distribution for healthcare institutions. Companies with capabilities in supply chain management, fleet management, and similar services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender may allow businesses to expand their operations within the public health sector and establish long-term relationships with NHS organisations across Scotland.

## Notice

The scope of the contract covers the provision and management of distribution services from the NHS Scotland National Distribution Centre (NDC) to Health Boards throughout Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the contract covers the provision and management of distribution services from the NHS Scotland National Distribution Centre (NDC) to Health Boards throughout Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416689 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 May 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416689

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416689
  Managed Transport - The scope of the contract covers the provision and management of distribution services from the NHS Scotland National Distribution Centre (NDC) to Health Boards throughout Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655539
- https://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=655539

## Provenance

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