Tender

SQA2318 - Courier Services

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

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Tender

29 Oct 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is initiating a tender for Courier Services, specifically for the transport of examination materials. This procurement falls under the education sector and is located in Midlothian, UK. As of now, the procurement is at the planning stage, and proposals are due by 12 November 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £60,000, with the contract commencing on 1 December 2021 and lasting until 30 November 2022, with a potential one-year extension. The tender process is open and electronic submissions are encouraged.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the courier services industry, particularly those with experience in handling educational materials. Companies that can efficiently manage logistics and ensure timely delivery would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in this tender can help businesses expand their service offerings, enhance their market presence, and establish a relationship with a reputable organisation such as the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SQA2318 - Courier Services

Notice Description

Courier of the examination materials

Lot Information

Lot 1

Courier of Examination materials

Renewal: Extension of 1 year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000671807
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431580
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Subject to extension being taken. !2 or 24 months

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

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