Award

Courier Services

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2022 at 00:00

Tender

09 Feb 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is overseeing a public procurement for Courier Services, valued at £1 million. This initiative falls under the health sector and is located primarily within Scotland. The current procurement stage is active, with a tender submission deadline set for March 11, 2022. Bids can be submitted electronically via the designated portal, which also accommodates community benefit considerations in the evaluation process.

This procurement provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly those capable of demonstrating experience in delivering similar projects. Companies should have the operational capacity and an established track record in the relevant field to align with the selection criteria, which include financial stability and technical expertise. With options for contract renewal and a focus on community benefits, this tender is well positioned to attract local suppliers committed to supporting public health initiatives.

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Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

Courier Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Document Courier Services. .

Options: 2 x 12 months at the discretion of NSS

Renewal: 2 x 12 months at the discretion of NSS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000681071
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453818
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Minimum within 2 years of contract start date with potential 2 x 12 month extension

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Additional Buyers

HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND

NHS 24

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE

PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE

THE STATE HOSPITALS BOARD FOR SCOTLAND

Contact Name
Charlie Hall, Jim Binnie
Contact Email
alex.little1@nhs.scot, angela.smith@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk, charlie.hall2@nhs.scot, comments.his@nhs.net, danielle.welsh@nhs.scot, jim.binnie@nhs.scot, kris.lindsay@nhs.net, stephanie.mcniven2@nhs.scot, tenders@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01313140090, +44 1312757454, +44 1313140118, +44 1316563200, +44 1419515000, +44 1555840293, +44 1698794410

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

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