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Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Qualifications Scotland has initiated an open procurement process for "Courier Services" under the industry category of Education, classified under CPV code 64120000. The tender, which is currently in its active stage, is seeking service providers to deliver various courier services across the UK, with possibilities for international deliveries as well. The main location for this procurement is within the UK, and the key dates include the tender period ending on 11th August 2026, with the bid opening on the same date. The procurement method adopted is the 'Open procedure', allowing for electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland portal, with an estimated contract value of GBP 2,360,000.

This tender presents numerous growth opportunities for courier businesses, particularly those experienced in delivering educational materials and offering reliable, time-sensitive services across different regions. Businesses equipped to handle same-day, overnight, and international deliveries, along with those offering specific services such as the transportation of examination materials, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The tender involves four lots, including services ranging from same-day deliveries within Scotland to international courier services. Suppliers with efficient logistics and the ability to adapt to a potential 12-month extension will find this opportunity attractive. The contract also favours companies capable of providing electronic ordering and payment solutions, aligning with the digital procurement approach encouraged by Qualifications Scotland.

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Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

Courier Services - Generic and specific services

Lot Information

Same day Courier Services

We have regular deliveries between our sites in Dalkeith and Glasgow and require couriers to collect from and deliver to a variety of residential and business addresses (mainly schools and colleges) throughout Scotland.

Renewal: Potential 12 month extension

Overnight Courier Services - 24 hour (Next Day) and 48-hour

Qualifications Scotland has a regular requirement for an overnight courier service mainly throughout Scotland including the Highlands and Islands but also covering all parts of the UK

Renewal: Potential 12 extension

International Courier Services

Qualifications Scotland has a regular requirement for international courier services.

Renewal: 12 month possible extension

Script Carriage

This Lot will consist of 4 different services as detailed below: Service 1 - Collection of unmarked Coursework and Examination Materials from examination centres Service 2 - Collection of unmarked Artwork from examination centres. Service 3 - Delivery of unmarked Coursework and Examination Materials to markers Service 4 - Return of marked Coursework and Examination Materials to Qualifications Scotland

Renewal: 12 month possible extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836833
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559678
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£2,360,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Retender process will commence May 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDLOTHIAN
Postcode
EH22 1FD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

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