Award

Courier Services - Question Paper Delivery

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Award

17 Mar 2026 at 12:45

TenderUpdate

15 Jul 2024 at 09:10

Tender

19 Jun 2024 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) focuses on Courier Services for Question Paper Delivery across the UK, specifically targeting the delivery of SQA question papers. The industry category involves meal delivery service, and the procurement method utilised was an open procedure. The procurement process reached the award stage, with Eagle Couriers being the contracted supplier, as of 17 March 2026. Although initial status updates in June and July 2024 indicated the tender was active, with electronic submission allowed until 31 July 2024, the final lot was marked as cancelled. Key dates included the opening of bidding on 31 July 2024 and the signing of the contract on 17 March 2024, for an awarded value of £132,392.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in secure and timely courier and delivery services, ideally those with the capacity to handle sensitive materials and demonstrate a strong understanding of educational delivery requirements. The active participation of SMEs like Eagle Couriers highlights the competitive entry for small to medium-sized enterprises. Businesses with capabilities in electronic bidding, security processes, service quality, environmental initiatives, and fair work practices would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The involvement of a reputable buying organisation such as the SQA, focused on public education supports and initiatives, underscores the potential for visibility and expansion within the public sector through such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Courier Services - Question Paper Delivery

Notice Description

Delivery service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery service for SQA question papers

Renewal: Replacement of existing contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047137
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024017-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55521200 - Meal delivery service

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,392 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAGLE COURIERS

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