---
title: "Managed Transport"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000668966"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000668966.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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-r6ebe6-0000668966

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a tender for the "Managed Transport" service, aimed at providing distribution services across Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £17,500,000, having been signed on 16 March 2022. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, with key dates highlighting the tender period ending on 24 November 2021 and the contract period set to run from 5 April 2022 to 4 April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics and distribution services, particularly those with experience in managing large-scale transport operations. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in delivering similar services, particularly in a diverse geographic area, would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on community benefits within the tender also presents an avenue for businesses to engage with local communities and contribute to employment initiatives, thereby enhancing both their corporate social responsibility and business prospects.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443648 |
| 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 | 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 | 5 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 | 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 |

## 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443648
- 25 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431100

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431100
  Managed Transport - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443648
  Managed Transport - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000668966
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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