Planning

Courier Services

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, better known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), is in the planning stage of a procurement process for courier services. This tender involves a contract for the collection and delivery of documents and parcels across Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands, with a budgeted value of £800,000. The procurement, classified under the health sector, is regionalised to UKM and follows an open procurement method anticipating a single supplier contract. The process is managed by several buyers, including the Scottish Ambulance Service and NHS Golden Jubilee, among others, with a future notice date set for 1st May 2026. The tender aims to meet requirements governed by the GPA and is found under CPV code 64120000 for services. The procurement is legalised under the CELEX scheme 32014L0024.

Opportunities arising from this tender present significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in logistics and delivery services, particularly those with capabilities to cover broad geographic areas, such as rural and island locations throughout Scotland. Companies with experience serving the public health sector and those adept in managing regional distribution will find this tender to be especially relevant. The opportunity to secure a substantial contract and establish a relationship with public sector organisations such as PSD Scotland can facilitate strategic business expansion and offer secures income streams. The forthcoming open procurement procedure allows for fair competition, encouraging qualified businesses to compete for this significant public service delivery contract.

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Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

PSD requires a contract to be in place for the collection and delivery of documents and parcels throughout Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An open procurement will be conducted via PCS-T to identify a single supplier for this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829205
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553726
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
Additional Buyers

HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND

NHS 24

NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE

PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE

THE STATE HOSPITALS BOARD FOR 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
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

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