Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Social Security Scotland
2nd Floor Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street
Dundee
DD1 1QE
Contact
Agnesann McPhelim
agnesann.mcphelim@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Telephone
+44 1412425913
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30345
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Specialist Office Equipment
Reference number
CASE/540597
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Two lots for the supply and related services - first lot is ergonomic specialist office chairs, second lot is ergonomic workstation accessories
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of ergonomic specialist office chairs
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
- 50850000 - Repair and maintenance services of furniture
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Social Security Scotland have locations throughout Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of ergonomic specialist chairs, including installation, maintenance and all other related services
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Ergonomic workstation accessories
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies
- 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
- 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
- 39113700 - Footrests
- 39121000 - Desks and tables
- 51620000 - Installation services of office equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Social Security Scotland has locations throughout Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of ergonomic workstation accessories required following Display Screen Equipment assessment. Support services also required including guidance, installation and any other related services
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-016610
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Provision of ergonomic specialist office chairs
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Back Care Solutions Ltd
Unit 6, Centurion Industrial Estate, Centurion Way
LEYLAND
PR254GU
Telephone
+44 772330333
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £250,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £250,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Provision of Ergonomic workstation accessories
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Back Care Solutions Ltd
Unit 6, Centurion Industrial Estate, Centurion Way
LEYLAND
PR254GU
Telephone
+44 772330333
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £250,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £250,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The project code is project_19160. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Specified within the Statement of Requirement
Community benefits are included in this requirement, for more information http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361. A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Specified within Statement of Requirement
Community benefits within the contract are as follows:
Webinars and workshops across Social Security Scotland to educate on preventative measures for musculoskeletal issues, including non-Social Security Scotland employees
SMEs based in Scotland targeted for end of life furniture sales
Increased presence in Scotland supporting local economy
Apprenticeship opportunities for people living in Scotland or attending Scottish universities
Impact on community will be monitored throughout the contract by surveys and post service emails to Social Security Scotland staff
(SC Ref:672631)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chamber Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom