---
title: "E-commerce fulfilment services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000721542"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-02-06"
---

# E-commerce fulfilment services

Buyer: NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000721542

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## Summary

The National Trust for Scotland is seeking e-commerce fulfilment services to enhance its online retail operations. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline on February 24th, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the location is in Edinburgh, UK. The key opportunity lies in partnering with the Trust to manage retail stock and dispatch goods, benefiting businesses with expertise in e-commerce logistics and online retail services.

This tender by the National Trust for Scotland is aimed at enhancing its online retail operations by partnering with a suitable vendor. Businesses specialising in e-commerce logistics and online retail services are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The tender, focusing on e-commerce fulfilment services, offers a chance for growth and collaboration with the Trust in managing stock and delivering goods effectively to customers, with the potential for future extensions beyond the initial contract period.

## Notice

The Trust is seeking a partner to develop its online retail activity. This includes managing retail stock on behalf of the Trust and despatching goods to customers in line with the service specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust is seeking a partner to help to develop its online retail activity. Key aspects of the service are: - Receipt of stock from 3rd party suppliers - Integration with ecommerce platforms - Real time stock level reporting - Secure storage of goods including foodstuffs - Handling multi-product orders and pack deals/bundles - Packing of orders to ensure safe and secure delivery - National and international shipping of orders to customers - Order tracking through to delivery and provision for a 'Proof of Delivery'. - Provision for a replacement delivery and uplift service. (returns) - Management of returns going back into stock or for safe disposal.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470452 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2026 |

## 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 4DF |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470452

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470452&idx=1
  6th February 2023 - E-commerce fulfilment tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470452
  E-commerce fulfilment services - The Trust is seeking a partner to develop its online retail activity. This includes managing retail stock on behalf of the Trust and despatching goods to customers in line with the service specification.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721542
- https://www.nts.org.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=721542
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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