--- title: "Domestic and International Relocation Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789224" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789224" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000789224.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000789224.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-08-07" --- # Domestic and International Relocation Services Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000789224 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789224) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000789224.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for "Domestic and International Relocation Services" under an open procedure focusing on services. This contract includes relocating personnel within the Scottish mainland, the Scottish Islands, throughout the UK, and abroad, with repatriation options. The procurement process, identified by ocid "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789224," reached the award stage on 7th August 2025, following a tender stage that ended on 7th April 2025. The contract, valued at £920,000, was signed with Santa Fe Relocation on 23rd July 2025. The procurement is covered under the GPA and abides by the legal basis CELEX 32014L0024. This contractual opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses involved in relocation services, particularly those experienced in handling personnel transfers across complex geographies. Companies with strong logistics capabilities and membership with the European Relocation Association (EuRA) would be particularly suited, given the specific membership criteria stipulated. The emphasis on quality, alongside price, with a 60% quality scoring in contract award criteria, suggests that bidders with robust understanding and execution of relocation logistics would be prioritised. This could be an attractive opportunity for large relocation service providers looking to expand their portfolio in governmental contracts. Additionally, community benefits are also part of the criteria, providing a chance for businesses to contribute to societal enhancements while fulfilling contract requirements. ## Notice The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Domestic and International Relocation Services. Excluding Office or Corporate relocation ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Domestic and International Relocation Services. The Contract will cover permanent transfer locations within the Scottish mainland and the Scottish Islands. The Contract will cover permanent transfers to or from Scotland (and Scottish Islands) and the rest of the United Kingdom. The Contract will cover the temporary transfers of employees to international destinations outwith the United Kingdom. The Contract will cover the repatriation of employee from the temporary international destinations. Repatriation is expected to be a return to Scotland (including Scottish Islands), or a return to a destination in the rest of the United Kingdom, but repatriation may also be to an international destination. Renewal: Contract may be extended by 12 months at Scottish Ministers discretion ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536490 | | 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 | 7 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £920,000 | | Lots value | £920,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £920,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SANTA FE RELOCATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79613000 - Employee relocation services - 98392000 - Relocation services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536490 - 11 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523635 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523635 Domestic and International Relocation Services - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Domestic and International Relocation Services. Excluding Office or Corporate relocation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536490 Domestic and International Relocation Services - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Domestic and International Relocation Services. Excluding Office or Corporate relocation ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789224 - https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts - https://www.eura-relocation.com - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789224. 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