Tender

Provision of Postal Services National Framework (Scotland)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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14 Jan 2021 at 17:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking to award a Framework Agreement titled "Provision of Postal Services National Framework (Scotland)" aimed at enhancing postal and telecommunications services across the public sector in Scotland. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with details emerging on 14th January 2021. The Framework will consist of two lots, providing comprehensive solutions for physical and hybrid mail services, as well as digital communications. Interested parties should prepare submissions by the specific deadlines outlined in the tender documents, which categorise this procurement under services within the postal and telecommunications industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postal and digital communication services, particularly those able to offer innovative solutions in bulk mailings and hybrid mail services. Companies with expertise in web-based platforms and digital communications, along with the necessary insurance and access agreements for postal services, stand to gain from this framework. Businesses keen to expand or enter the public sector market in Scotland should carefully consider this opportunity to align their services with the specifications set forth by the Scottish Ministers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Postal Services National Framework (Scotland)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Postal Services for users throughout the public sector in Scotland. The Framework Agreement will comprise of 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Single Supplier One Stop Shop (Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Regular Bulk Mail (Print & Post) and Digital Mail Services) - Physical Mail Services - The collection and delivery of mail from Framework Public Bodies throughout Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands. Off Site Hybrid Mail - Provision of an off site hybrid mail service via a web-based or cloud hosted solution allowing a fully digital process up to the point of print; Scheduled/Regular Bulk mail - The production and delivery of planned or bulk mailings; Digital e Communications - Provision of additional and alternative options to physical print of mail items, including but not limited to SMS (text messaging) communications, Email communications, secure web-based communications. Lot 2 - Single Supplier Hybrid Scheduled/Regular Bulk Mail (Print & Post) and Digital Mail Services: Off Site Hybrid Mail - Provision of an off site hybrid mail service via a web-based or cloud hosted solution allowing a fully digital process up to the point of print; Scheduled/Regular Bulk mail - The production and delivery of planned or bulk mailings; Digital e Communications - Provision of additional and alternative options to physical print of mail items, including but not limited to SMS (text messaging) communications, Email communications, secure web-based communications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028a7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000807-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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