Award

Postal Services

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking to contract postal services, specifically collection and delivery services, as part of the Scottish Government Postal Services Framework - Lot 1. This procurement process is currently complete, with the contract awarded to Royal Mail. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 7th October 2020, valued at £400,000. The services are to be delivered within the Glasgow region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in logistics and postal services, particularly those capable of handling large volumes of mail efficiently. Companies with experience in physical and hybrid mail services will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The involvement of a central purchasing body also indicates a structured approach to procurement, potentially allowing for better terms and conditions, which can lead to increased business growth for suppliers in this sector.

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Notice Title

Postal Services

Notice Description

Postal Services - collection and delivery services under the Scottish Government Postal Services Framework - Lot 1

Lot Information

Lot 1

Postal Services - Collection & Delivery of all external mail

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000632703
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396521
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20205 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
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caroline.taylor2@scotland.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786289070

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
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
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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