Award

Courier Services

VISITSCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland is currently seeking a qualified contractor for the provision of Courier Services, with a total contract value of £90,000. The tender process is in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 12 August 2022. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the tourism industry. Bidders are invited to deliver various consignments, including same-day and next-day services, from their base in the UK. Interested respondents can submit their bids electronically through the designated platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the logistics and courier sectors looking to expand their service offerings. Companies that specialise in freight and shipment services, particularly those adept at managing both domestic and international consignments, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing a wide range of providers to participate, which can enhance competition and foster growth within the industry.

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Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking a suitably qualified contractor for the provision of Courier Services which includes, but is not limited to, the following services: Same Day Consignments; Next Day Consignments; Economy (5 - 7 day) Consignments; Bulk Courier Consignments; International Consignments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to VSEH22014 ITT - Courier Services for full description of the Procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000700315
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546270
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Should the requirement be subject to an open tender after this contract it will likely be advertised 3 months prior to contract expiry.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Rory Hewitt
Contact Email
hugh.colyer@visitscotland.com, rory.hewitt@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314722222, +44 1412475818

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 5UB
Post Town
Glasgow
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAGLE COURIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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