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Mail Screening Services

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2021 at 12:45

Award Notice
Tender

21 May 2021 at 11:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, in collaboration with the Scottish Government, has conducted a competitive tender for providing Mail Screening Services, which is classified under postal services related to letters. The procurement is currently in the award stage, following the tender process initiation. Key locations for service delivery include Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinlochleven, Aberdeen, Dundee, and London. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a submission deadline that ended on 25th June 2021, and a contract value of approximately £2,962,197, awarded to Royal Mail Group Ltd.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in security services, logistics, and postal operations. Companies experienced in delivering high-standard mail screening and those capable of complying with rigorous cyber security requirements will find this tender particularly advantageous. The ability to meet insurance prerequisites and demonstrate a solid financial standing will be crucial for participation, making it ideal for established firms in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mail Screening Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliament in collaboration with the Scottish Government requires a Contractor to provide Mail Screening Services at PAS97:2021 Level 2, throughout a range of locations. The service is required to mitigate the risk of contaminated, hazardous or offensive mail items being sent through the postal system which could cause concern, disruption or harm to recipients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) and the Scottish Government (SG) require the services of a contractor to provide mail screening service from the point where the contractor collects the mail items from the public mail carrier to end delivery of the screened mail to SPCB and SG designated sites. The contractor must screen the mail to Screening Level 2 as set out in PAS97:2021, also including external visual inspection of every mail items. The contractor will be required to screen for hazardous, dangerous and offensive items and to deliver the mail securely to the Scottish Parliament's and Scottish Government's designated locations. The services include: -collection and transportation of all mail items from the public mail carrier; - secure screening of mail at the Contractor's facility; - timely and secure delivery of all screened mail items to the SPCB and SG designated sites detailed in the tender documents. Full details of the service requirements are contained in the Specification.

Renewal: The contract duration is for two years with the possibility of 60 months extensions at the sole discretion of the SPCB and SG.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b395
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031390-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,962,197 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Approximately 12 months prior to the end of the Contract Term of any subsequently awarded contract.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Additional Buyers

Scottish Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Royal Mail Group Ltd

Further Information

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