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Courier Services

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

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24 Jul 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by The Common Services Agency, also known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), involves a contract titled "Courier Services" within the services industry category. This contract is focused on logistics for blood products across various locations in Scotland, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Inverness. The procurement's current stage is contract update and award, with the process initiated as a tender. The contract commenced on 1st September 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2028, with a total value of £2,047,500 GBP. The procurement method is an open tender, compliant with the EU Directive 2014/24/EU, evidencing the legal basis under CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the courier and logistics sector, particularly those experienced in handling specialised transport requirements such as medical or perishable goods. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in secure and efficient delivery services, especially in healthcare logistics, will find this contract especially suitable. Smaller enterprises, such as SMEs like the awardee Eagle Couriers, can leverage such tenders to expand their portfolios by collaborating with public sector organisations and gaining exposure through participation in large-scale contracts. This tender also underscores the expanding demand for specialised logistics services, highlighting growth opportunities in the healthcare delivery chain for both new and established businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) contract in respect of Courier Services - Blood Products for specialist units based around Scotland, including but not limited to the following sites: SNBTS Jack Copland Centre - Heriot Watt Research Park, Riccarton Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Edinburgh Gartnavel Hub, Glasgow Beatson Cancer Centre, Glasgow Donor Centre, Edinburgh Donor Centre, Glasgow Donor Centre, Dundee Donor Centre Aberdeen Donor Centre Inverness Pentland Science Park The transfer of blood product to NHS Health boards, Private Hospitals and other specialist units both locally, nationally and internationally

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835493
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560897
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£2,047,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAGLE COURIERS

Further Information

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