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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a contract awarded by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for Courier Services as part of the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM3798. This contract is relevant to the health industry and was initiated in Edinburgh, with key details including the contract award date of 12 December 2017 and a completed status. The open procurement method allows various health boards, including NHS Education for Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service, to utilise this contract for the collection and delivery of documents and parcels.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics and courier services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the needs of the NHS and associated health boards. Companies with experience in handling sensitive healthcare materials and providing timely delivery services will find this procurement an ideal avenue for growth and expansion within the public sector. Those interested should consider their capacity to cater to the specific needs outlined in the tender to compete effectively.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) is seeking to put in place a contract via a mini competition from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement RM3798 for the provision of Courier Services - Lot 1 Collection and Delivery of Documents and Parcels.The contract will be available to use by the following Health Boards; - NHS National Services Scotland - NHS Education Scotland - Healthcare Improvement Scotland - NHS Health Scotland - Scottish Ambulance Services - NHS 24 - The State Hospitals Board for Scotland - NHS National Waiting Times Centre

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) is seeking to put in place a contract via a mini competition from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement RM3798 for the provision of Courier Services - Lot 1 Collection and Delivery of Documents and Parcels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000524815
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306239
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - 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
12 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Additional Buyers

Health Scotland

Healthcare Improvement Scotland

NHS 24

NHS Education for Scotland

National Waiting Times Centre Board

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
CLYDEBANK
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Eagle Couriers

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306239
    Courier Services - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) is seeking to put in place a contract via a mini competition from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement RM3798 for the provision of Courier Services - Lot 1 Collection and Delivery of Documents and Parcels.The contract will be available to use by the following Health Boards; - NHS National Services Scotland - NHS Education Scotland - Healthcare Improvement Scotland - NHS Health Scotland - Scottish Ambulance Services - NHS 24 - The State Hospitals Board for Scotland - NHS National Waiting Times Centre

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