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Tender

23 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is currently seeking bids for their open tender titled "SQA2318 - Courier Services". This contract, valued at £60,000, involves the provision of courier services for examination materials and is categorised under the education sector. The contract’s procurement stage is active, with a tender period closing on 7th December 2021 and a subsequent award period starting from the same date. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals electronically through the specified platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and courier services sector, particularly those with experience in handling sensitive and time-critical materials. Companies that can demonstrate reliability, efficiency, and the capability to manage educational materials are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, suppliers who can offer flexible solutions, including potential one-year extensions, will have an advantage in aligning with the purchasing organisation's needs.

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Notice Title

SQA2318 - Courier Services

Notice Description

Courier of the examination materials

Lot Information

SQA2318 - Courier Services

Courier of examination materials

Renewal: 1 Year extension

SQA2318 - Courier Services

Courier of examination materials

Renewal: Extension of 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000674687
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433724
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

64100000 - Post and courier services

64120000 - Courier services

64121000 - Multi-modal 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
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Dec 2021 - 19 Dec 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Postcode Area
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

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