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title: "Provision of Transport and Distribution Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000660742"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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-r6ebe6-0000660742

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is in the process of awarding a contract titled "Provision of Transport and Distribution Services." This contract, located in Edinburgh, Scotland, focuses on the provision of transportation solutions between SPS establishments and external customers across the UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract has a duration of three years with an option to extend for an additional four years. The contract is expected to commence on 11 April 2022. The tender has reached the award phase and the winning supplier is Stanford Logistics Limited, with the contract value set at £353,988.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in logistics and transportation services, particularly those with experience in managing complex distribution networks. Companies that can offer timely delivery options, including standard, premium, and same-day services, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as evidenced by previous SME involvement in the bids for this project.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445979 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | 6 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 | Complete, Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445979
- 1 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434495
- 15 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421353

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421353
  Provision of Transport and Distribution Services - The SPS is seeking a supplier to provide transport and distribution services between SPS establishments and external customers across the UK. The intention is to divide the requirement into two lots: Lot 1: Inter Establishment/ Timber Facility/ SPS Fauldhouse Transportation Lot 2: SPS Fauldhouse to External Customers Suppliers may bid for both lots. The anticipated contract commencement date for both lots 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).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434495
  Provision of Transport and Distribution Services - 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).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445979
  Provision of Transport and Distribution Services - 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).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000660742
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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