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07 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), has awarded a contract titled "Courier Services" to CitySprint (UK) Ltd. This contract is focused on the collection and delivery of documents and parcels across Scotland, including the remote Highlands and Islands, with GP Record Transfer included within its scope. This initiative serves the National Health Boards and falls under the 'Health' industry category. Based in Edinburgh, PSD Scotland utilised an open procedure procurement method to achieve this service procurement. The process reached its contract award stage on 1st July 2026, marking the transition from planning and tender phases to an active contract currently valued at £800,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics and courier services, especially those with experience or capacity to manage detailed document handling and medical record transfers. Organisations aiming to expand their service offerings within public sector healthcare, especially those already possessing expertise in working within NHS frameworks, will find this contract especially beneficial for growth. Given the scope of services required across challenging geographic locations, companies with established logistics infrastructure in Scotland could leverage this contract to fortify their presence in the public sector market.

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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. The scope also includes GP Record Transfer. This contract is available to all National Health Boards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PSD requires a contract to be in place for the collection and delivery of documents and parcels throughout Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands. The scope also includes GP Record Transfer. This contract is available to all National Health Boards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836603
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559614
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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