Planning

Postal Services Framework

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

08 Nov 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is initiating a planned tender for a "Postal Services Framework" aimed at supplying postal and print & post services to public sector organisations in Scotland. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £40 million. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a request for information to collate views from potential suppliers. Key dates include the deadline for submissions, which is 5pm on 22nd November 2019, and a future notice date scheduled for 16th March 2020. The services are primarily focused on the general public services sector and will be delivered across various regions including the Highlands and Islands.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in postal and mailing services, particularly those capable of providing both physical and hybrid mailing solutions. Businesses that offer scheduled bulk mailing services will also find opportunities within this framework. Companies interested in participating should ensure they engage with the Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate during the feedback process, as their insights will shape the detailed procurement strategy for the contract, ultimately enhancing their chances of successful bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Services Framework

Notice Description

Supply of Postal and Print & Post services to Scottish public sector organisations.

Lot Information

Provision of Physical and Hybrid Mail Services

The provision of physical mail and hybrid mail to public bodies throughout Scotland including the Highlands and Islands and remote areas.

Provision of scheduled bulk mailings

Provision of a scheduled regular bulk mail (print and post) service to public bodies throughout Scotland including the Highlands and Islands and remote areas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000603600
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371611
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 2020Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kathleen.cowan@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420129

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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