Planning

Courier Services

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), is planning a procurement process for courier services across Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands. This tender, titled "Courier Services", falls under the services category and is classified with CPV code 64120000. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st May 2026. This procurement will be conducted through an open process aiming to identify a single supplier to execute the contract, valued at £800,000. The procurement method involves an open tender via PCS-T (Public Contracts Scotland - Tender) platform, and it aligns with legal requirements under CELEX directive 32014L0024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in logistics and transportation services, particularly those with capabilities to manage document and parcel delivery across diverse geographic locations, including remote areas. Companies with established networks in Scotland, innovative delivery solutions, and robust infrastructure to handle high-demand courier services efficiently will find this contract particularly appealing. Engaging in this procurement process can drive significant business growth by establishing long-term relationships with public sector clients and increasing market visibility within the logistics domain in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

PSD requires a contract to be in place for the collection and delivery of documents and parcels throughout Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An open procurement will be conducted via PCS-T to identify a single supplier for this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068115
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033311-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
Additional Buyers

HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND

NHS 24

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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

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