Award

RoS - Secure Mail Delivery

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Registers of Scotland has awarded a contract for the secure mail delivery service titled "RoS - Secure Mail Delivery". The procurement process was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract involves a 12-month annual subscription starting from 1st November 2023. The buying organisation, based in Edinburgh, selected Dx Group Ltd as the supplier for this service. The total contract value was £75,222.84 GBP, signed on the 31st of October, 2023.

This procurement opportunity for the secure mail delivery service can benefit businesses operating in the services sector. Companies providing secure delivery services, especially those with capabilities for mail delivery between government entities and legal professionals in Scotland, are well-suited to compete. The contract was awarded to Dx Group Ltd, a large-scale supplier, and offers a specific service-driven growth opportunity within the industry category of Land Registration. Businesses interested in directly providing secure mail services should consider such opportunities for business development and growth.

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Notice Title

RoS - Secure Mail Delivery

Notice Description

Facility to securely deliver mail between Registers of Scotland and various agents and solicitors within Scotland. 12 month annual subscription starting from 1/11/23.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Annual subscription to DX for the secure delivery of mail between Registers of Scotland and agents/solicitors throughout Scotland.

Procurement Information

DX are the only company who can provide the service that is required. The only previous competitor was Legal Post but they were bought over by DX in 2016

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000748994
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491610
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,222 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 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
REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Scott Forrest
Contact Email
scott.forrest@ros.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314793610

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Craigentinny/Duddingston
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DX GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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