Award

AA-77-23-DA Postal Services (Hybrid Mail)

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Ayrshire & Arran recently awarded a contract for postal services (Hybrid Mail) to Critiqom. The procurement process was conducted through a limited tender method with the procurement rationale being a direct award from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 50,000.0, was signed on 31st May 2023. The location of the buyer is in Ayr, UKM94, falling under the health industry category. The buying organisation roles include buyer and central purchasing body.

This tender for postal services presents opportunities for SMEs in the services sector, especially those with experience in providing hybrid mail services. Businesses looking to compete should be prepared to engage in limited tender procedures and demonstrate expertise in direct award processes. The procurement stage has been completed, and the award has been granted to Critiqom. Being awarded a contract of this nature can enhance business growth prospects and provide valuable experience in working with NHS Ayrshire & Arran within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

AA-77-23-DA Postal Services (Hybrid Mail)

Notice Description

This is a Call Off Contract from Scottish Procurement Framework SP-19-035, Lot 2 Hybrid Mail.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Call Off Contract from Scottish Procurement Framework SP-19-035, Lot 2 Hybrid Mail.

Procurement Information

Direct Award from Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000734634
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480455
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20232 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
Julie Whiteford
Contact Email
procurement@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294323219

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITIQOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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