Award

Variation No.4 - Final Year Extension - Courier Services

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, based in Edinburgh, UK, has concluded the procurement stage by awarding a contract titled "Variation No.4 - Final Year Extension - Courier Services" in the services industry category. The tender, which had an estimated value of GBP 400K, was conducted using a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The contracting authority, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, oversaw this process and engaged with potential suppliers.

This tender for courier services presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the delivery services sector, to expand their operations. Companies with experience in providing secure, same-day deliveries and a capacity to handle large-scale contracts would be well-suited to compete. The contract, active since July 18, 2023, covers the secure delivery of indictments and equipment to all COPFS sites across Scotland, offering a potentially lucrative opportunity for successful bidders to enhance their business portfolio.

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Notice Title

Variation No.4 - Final Year Extension - Courier Services

Notice Description

COPFS currently has a contract for Same Day Courier Services across all sites, with Eagle Couriers (Scotland) Ltd. Variation No.4 is for an initial period of six (6) months whilst COPFS tender the service, as well as an additional six (6) months if necessary for handovers. As per best practice, an Award notice has been issued for the extension period as the overall contract value will now be estimated at GBP 400K.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Same day secure delivery of indictments and equipment. The contract was extended for twelve (12) months on 15 May 2020 with an expiry date of 15 July 2021, and further extended to 15 July 2022 and 15 July 2023, each for a period of twelve (12) months. COPFS have extended the contract by a further six (6) months till 14 December 2023 with the latest expiry date until 14 June 2024 under an optional six (6) month extension, to allow for handovers stemming from a competitive tender (currently ongoing).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000743388
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487289
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 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
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAGLE COURIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487289
    Variation No.4 - Final Year Extension - Courier Services - COPFS currently has a contract for Same Day Courier Services across all sites, with Eagle Couriers (Scotland) Ltd. Variation No.4 is for an initial period of six (6) months whilst COPFS tender the service, as well as an additional six (6) months if necessary for handovers. As per best practice, an Award notice has been issued for the extension period as the overall contract value will now be estimated at GBP 400K.

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