Managed Transport

Concepts

• road transport
• management of distribution services
• edinburgh
• nhs scotland distribution service
• management of transport services
• transport
• current distributions centres
• central scotland
• scotland
• nhs scotland national distribution service

Location

Throughout Scotland, including the Highlands & Islands

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

Renewal Options

2 x 12 months extension at the Authority's discretion.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 60100000 - Road transport services

Indicators

• An E-Catalogue is required.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 19521. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Authority is keen to promote the wider benefits these could include, but not limited to -Community activity- investment in buildings, resources, facilities(new or repair),human resources, -Supporting education, learning, schools-school visits, presentations, providing resources, factory/site visits, education . -Employment-supporting via apprentices, employing unemployed, training ,skills development ,supporting return to work. - Economic-supporting SME,s, 3rd sector / supported business indirectly / directly or via sub contracting. In particular, requirements which the authority is particularly interested in for this contract relate to targeted training and recruitment. The authority is interested in opportunities for the long term unemployed those not in education, employment or training employment, addressing barriers. The tender will include a scored Community Benefits question. (SC Ref:668966)