Planning

Provision of Courier Services

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Planning

17 Aug 2021 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service is planning to procure courier services, with the title "Provision of Courier Services." This tender is classified under the services category and falls within the courier services industry. The contract aims to facilitate predominantly next day courier deliveries across its estate, with some requirements for same day services. The anticipated future notice for this tender is due on 29th October 2021, and the delivery location covers various venues throughout the UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in logistics and courier services, particularly those equipped to handle urgent deliveries and manage logistical operations effectively. Companies focusing on multi-modal transportation solutions would be ideal competitors in this tender, allowing them to expand their customer base by establishing a partnership with a key public sector authority. With an emphasis on reliability and speed, businesses that can demonstrate a track record in providing similar services can position themselves favourably to win this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Courier Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has a requirement for a Supplier for the Provision of Courier Services across its estate. The Contract shall cover predominantly next day courier services but there will also be the requirement for same day courier services in some instances.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d615
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020134-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

64100000 - Post and courier services

64120000 - Courier services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9HW
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

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