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NP79321 Courier Services (CAT A)

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

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08 Dec 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, which sought tenders for the contract titled "NP79321 Courier Services (CAT A)." The industry category for this contract falls under "Health" services and is part of an open procurement method. The award was completed on 8 December 2021, with the contract officially signed on 11 August 2021, amounting to £2,000,000. The delivery location is primarily focused on various NHS health boards across Scotland.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for logistics and courier companies capable of handling healthcare-related contracts. Businesses that provide specialised delivery services, storage solutions for medical items, or possess experience in managing sensitive materials in a healthcare environment would be well-suited to compete. Given the scale and financial backing of the contract, suppliers within this niche can leverage their expertise to establish long-term partnerships with the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP79321 Courier Services (CAT A)

Notice Description

Provide movements and storage for all items including parcels, packages and documents,

Lot Information

Lot 1

This award is for a National call off for NHS health boards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000673522
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435103
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

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20215 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
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
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
18
Supplier Names

Addison Lee

CTS GB Ltd

CitySprint (UK) Ltd

Crown Couriers Ltd

DX Network Services Limited

ERS Transition Ltd T/A ERS Medical

John Pye & Sons ltd

Kuehne + Nagel Limited

Menzies Distribution

Paragon Group UK Ltd

Rico Logistics Limited

Royal Mail Group Ltd

SameDay plc Guardian Service

Speedlight Ltd. t/a Point to Point Couriers

Swiss Post Solutions Ltd

Topspeed Couriers

Wallington Cars & Couriers Ltd

Wilsons Auctions

Further Information

Notice Documents

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