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Courier Services

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2022 at 11:16

Award Notice
Tender

09 Feb 2022 at 16:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for Courier Services, classified under the CPV code 64120000. This open tender is currently in the award stage, with the active contract signed on 1st July 2022, valued at £260,000 and initially covering services mainly within Scotland. The tender was open for electronic submissions until 11th March 2022, with a contract period set from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2024, with possible renewals at NSS’s discretion.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and courier services, particularly those with experience in handling similar projects for public sector organisations. Companies looking to capitalise on this opportunity should possess a solid track record in service delivery, competitive pricing strategies, and the capability to demonstrate community benefits as required by the contracting authority. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) specifically, who can provide tailored and efficient services, are encouraged to participate in future similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

Courier Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Document Courier Services. Additional information: .

Options: 2 x 12 months at the discretion of NSS

Renewal: 2 x 12 months at the discretion of NSS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03154f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019128-2022
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

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Minimum within 2 years of contract start date with potential 2 x 12 month extension

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Additional Buyers

Healthcare Improvement Scotland

NHS 24

NHS Education for Scotland

NHS Golden Jubilee

Public Health Scotland

Scottish Ambulance Service

The State Hospitals Board for Scotland

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CLYDEBANK
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Citysprint

Further Information

Notice URLs

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