Tender

Courier Services - Question Paper Delivery

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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TenderUpdate

15 Jul 2024 at 09:10

Tender

19 Jun 2024 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is seeking courier services for question paper delivery in the services industry. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on July 22, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions. The buying organisation is based in Midlothian, United Kingdom, and can be contacted at +44 03452136720 or procurement@sqa.org.uk.

This tender for courier services offers business growth opportunities for companies capable of providing secure and efficient delivery services. Businesses with a focus on service delivery, security, contract support resources, and environmental impact initiatives would be well-suited to compete. The contract period is 720 days with a possible renewal option, and electronic ordering and payment are facilitated. Interested parties must ensure bid validity for 180 days from the submission deadline on July 22, 2024.

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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/021584-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

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