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SQA2235 - Courier Services

Scottish Qualifications Authority

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26 May 2022 at 16:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has issued a tender for Courier Services (SQA2235) within the courier services industry, with a total contract value of £70,000. This procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with submission deadlines set for July 14, 2022. The contract period will commence on December 1, 2022, and run until November 30, 2025, with a potential one-year extension available. Interested parties are required to submit their responses electronically through the designated portal, and may bid on up to four lots including script carriage, inter-site deliveries, national deliveries, and international deliveries. The locations for service include various sites across Scotland and the Isle of Man.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for courier and logistics businesses seeking to expand their operations, particularly those with expertise in educational service delivery and secure transport processes. Companies that demonstrate a clear understanding of the SQA's requirements, alongside capabilities in timely delivery and value-added services, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The competitive landscape encourages organisations that prioritise quality of service, compliance with fair work practices, and commitment to sustainability initiatives to engage with this procurement process, increasing their chances of successful contract acquisition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SQA2235 - Courier Services

Notice Description

Provision of Courier Services

Lot Information

Script Carriage

The main examination process takes place over an 8-week period beginning around end of April/start of May. Examinations take place in schools and colleges (centres) across Scotland and Isle of Man. Completed examination scripts are collected on a daily basis. Depending on the SQA marking type, examinations scripts will be delivered to the SQA Dalkeith site or to our scanning supplier.

Renewal: Possible 1 year extension

Inter-site and same day deliveries

A daily requirement for a dedicated direct vehicle and driver to distribute internal mail between SQA sites

Renewal: Possible 1 year extension

National 24hr and 48hr deliveries

SQA has a regular requirement for a parcel courier service mainly throughout Scotland including the Highlands and Islands. Most parcels are sent on a next day by 12pm delivery but we do require to have the option to send on an earlier timed delivery

Renewal: Possible 1 year extension

International Deliveries

A delivery service is required to cover worldwide deliveries.

Renewal: Possible 1 year extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034070
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014794-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

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