Award

SQA2235 - Courier Services

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 May 2022 at 00:00

Award

26 May 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is seeking providers for its tender titled "SQA2235 - Courier Services," aimed at delivering courier services across multiple locations in the UK. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender period ending on 14 July 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £70,000, and the services required are within the education sector, classified under Courier services, with the delivery primarily based in Dalkeith, Midlothian.

This tender represents significant opportunities for courier service providers looking to expand their business footprint, especially those equipped to manage a variety of delivery needs including inter-site communications and nationwide parcel dispatches, particularly in challenging locations like the Highlands and Islands. Companies that demonstrate reliability, a thorough understanding of the SQA's requirements, and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete and potentially secure a contract that could also include renewal options for ongoing business relationships over the next few years.

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Notice Title

SQA2235 - Courier Services

Notice Description

Provision of Courier Services

Lot Information

Script Carriage

The main examination process takes place over an 8-week period beginning around end of April/start of May. Examinations take place in schools and colleges (centres) across Scotland and Isle of Man. Completed examination scripts are collected on a daily basis. Depending on the SQA marking type, examinations scripts will be delivered to the SQA Dalkeith site or to our scanning supplier.

Renewal: Possible 1 year extension

Inter-site and same day deliveries

A daily requirement for a dedicated direct vehicle and driver to distribute internal mail between SQA sites

Renewal: Possible 1 year extension

National 24hr and 48hr deliveries

SQA has a regular requirement for a parcel courier service mainly throughout Scotland including the Highlands and Islands. Most parcels are sent on a next day by 12pm delivery but we do require to have the option to send on an earlier timed delivery

Renewal: Possible 1 year extension

International Deliveries

A delivery service is required to cover worldwide deliveries.

Renewal: Possible 1 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000694531
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449650
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Elizabeth Cunningham
Contact Email
elizabeth.cunningham@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
TLM Scotland, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

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