Award

Courier Services

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Award

18 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Social Security Scotland, acting on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, has completed a procurement process for the provision of same and next-day courier services. The contract, awarded under an open procedure, was finalised on 5th June 2025, with CitySprint (UK) Ltd emerging as the supplier. The industry category pertinent to this procurement is general public services within the United Kingdom, and it falls under the services main procurement category. The contract value is estimated at £160,000, covering the initial term and two optional one-year extensions, acknowledging that actual expenditure might vary due to the demand-led nature of the service.

This procurement presents an avenue for business expansion for companies specialising in logistics and courier services. Opportunities exist particularly for large courier firms capable of managing demand-led service contracts and delivering same-day and next-day shipments. Potential bidders are expected to have a robust operational presence across the UK to effectively compete for similar tenders in public sectors. The experience garnered through engaging in such large-scale government contracts can strengthen a company's portfolio and reputation, paving the way for further growth in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers acting through Social Security Scotland have a requirement for the provision of same and next day Courier Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers acting through Socials Security Scotland have a requirement for the provision of same and next day Couriers Services. The total value stated in this notice is an estimate for the initial term and the optional 2 extension years. This is a demand led service, therefore the actual value spend on the contract may be higher or lower than the estimated total value.

Options: Two 12 month optional extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802020
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532815
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412425913

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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