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NSS09725 Postal Services

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

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07 Jul 2025 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entitled "NSS09725 Postal Services" was undertaken by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh. This tender, located in the UKM region, was classified under the "Health" category. It followed an open procurement method and has reached the Award stage with completion status. Key dates include a contract signature on 27th June 2025 for a value of £4,200,000. The postal services are intended to be delivered in the region specified, and the procurement was governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This contract provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers with the capability to handle comprehensive postal services. The successful bidder, Royal Mail Group Ltd, underscores the importance of established market players in such large-scale service procurements. Businesses within the postal and logistics sectors offering comprehensive services would find similar opportunities advantageous as such tenders often suit those with extensive infrastructure and experience in managing significant volumes. The structure of the open procedure suggests that future opportunities will also be open to diverse bidders, encouraging competition and innovation. The contracting authority’s role as a central purchasing body indicates ongoing and broad opportunities in health-related services beyond this particular award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSS09725 Postal Services

Notice Description

Postal Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803558
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534034
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

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Additional Buyers

Public Health Scotland

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Royal Mail Group Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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