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SQA2235 - Courier Services

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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26 May 2022 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) recently initiated a tender, titled "SQA2235 - Courier Services," for providing various courier services, including inter-site deliveries and international shipping. This procurement process, classified under the courier services industry category, was conducted through an open procedure. However, it has been marked as cancelled. The procurement involved several key delivery locations across Scotland, particularly focusing on the Dalkeith Office, and was part of a broader service requirement to support educational examinations conducted by SQA. While no specific deadlines were mentioned in the available data, the tender is notable for its complexity and the emphasis on quality of service delivery.

This cancelled tender presented potential opportunities for courier and logistics companies, particularly those equipped to handle educational and time-sensitive deliveries. Businesses specialising in same-day or 24-hour delivery services, especially those operating within Scotland and with capabilities for international shipping, would have been well-positioned to compete in this process. The focus on quality and security during service delivery indicates a need for companies with robust operational frameworks and commitment to service excellence, enhancing their chances for future tenders in similar sectors.

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Notice Title

SQA2235 - Courier Services

Notice Description

Provision of Courier Services

Lot Information

Inter-site and same day deliveries

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

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

International Deliveries

A delivery service is required to cover worldwide deliveries.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03407f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014809-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Elizabeth Cunningham
Contact Email
elizabeth.cunningham@sqa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03452136720

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Post Town
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

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