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Collection and Delivery Services (Direct Award via CCS Framework - RM6280)

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority engaged in a procurement process for Collection and Delivery Services, focusing on the transfer of a wide array of internal and external postal items with varying specifications in size, value, delivery time, and security levels. The procurement was executed through a Direct Award under the Crown Commercial Service Postal Services & Solutions Framework, RM6280, and is categorised under the services industry with a COFOG code emphasising public order and safety. The process reached the award and contract stages, with the contract activated on 16th May 2025. The procurement utilised a selective method via a restricted procedure, concluding the award on 29th April 2026. The services are intended for the region of UKM, with the contracting authority headquartered in Glasgow.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive postal services. It particularly suits large-scale operators with expertise in handling parcels and letters where size, urgency, and security are critical. DX Network Services was awarded the contract, which underscores the demand for businesses equipped with robust logistical frameworks. The procurement process can foster collaboration with government entities and enhance a firm's credibility and market standing, given the significant contract value of £260,000 GBP, presenting a lucrative avenue for expanding commercial services in public order and safety sectors.

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Notice Title

Collection and Delivery Services (Direct Award via CCS Framework - RM6280)

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority (known as "the Authority" or SPA hereafter) had a requirement for a collection/delivery of internal/external letters and parcels varying in size, value, delivery times and security. A Direct Award was carried out under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Postal Services & Solutions Framework, RM6280.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority (known as "the Authority" or SPA hereafter) had a requirement for a collection/delivery of internal/external letters and parcels varying in size, value, delivery times and security. A Direct Award was carried out under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Postal Services & Solutions Framework, RM6280.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830663
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554842
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 202512 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DX NETWORK SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554842
    Collection and Delivery Services (Direct Award via CCS Framework - RM6280) - The Scottish Police Authority (known as "the Authority" or SPA hereafter) had a requirement for a collection/delivery of internal/external letters and parcels varying in size, value, delivery times and security. A Direct Award was carried out under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Postal Services & Solutions Framework, RM6280.

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