Award

Courier Services - Question Paper Delivery

SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

15 Jul 2024 at 00:00

Tender

19 Jun 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) successfully completed the procurement process for the "Courier Services - Question Paper Delivery" contract, relevant to the education industry category. Situated in Dalkeith, Midlothian, the SQA acted as the buying organisation. This contract involved the delivery of examination papers across the UK, utilising an open procurement method under an open procedure. The tender process commenced with an award stage on 17th March 2026. Eagle Couriers, an SME based in Bathgate, UK, was awarded the contract, with the contract signed on 17th March 2024, valued at £132,392. The procurement was governed by legal standards and reviewed by Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and courier services, particularly those with expertise in time-sensitive deliveries such as examination papers. With quality and price as the key award criteria, businesses adept in efficient operations and cost-effective services are well-positioned to compete in similar public procurement processes. The delivery service for SQA question papers, under this contract, has a duration of up to 720 days, suggesting potential for long-term cooperation and growth. Electronic bidding was utilised, providing ease of access for SMEs and international suppliers, though only two bids from EU entities were received, highlighting opportunities for other enterprises in future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Courier Services - Question Paper Delivery

Notice Description

Delivery service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery service for SQA question papers

Renewal: Replacement of existing contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000769971
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551870
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55521200 - Meal delivery service

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,392 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20242 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
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAGLE COURIERS

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