---
title: "Provision of Postal Services National Framework (Scotland)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028a7b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-01-14"
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# Provision of Postal Services National Framework (Scotland)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028a7b

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking to award a Framework Agreement titled "Provision of Postal Services National Framework (Scotland)" aimed at enhancing postal and telecommunications services across the public sector in Scotland. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with details emerging on 14th January 2021. The Framework will consist of two lots, providing comprehensive solutions for physical and hybrid mail services, as well as digital communications. Interested parties should prepare submissions by the specific deadlines outlined in the tender documents, which categorise this procurement under services within the postal and telecommunications industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postal and digital communication services, particularly those able to offer innovative solutions in bulk mailings and hybrid mail services. Companies with expertise in web-based platforms and digital communications, along with the necessary insurance and access agreements for postal services, stand to gain from this framework. Businesses keen to expand or enter the public sector market in Scotland should carefully consider this opportunity to align their services with the specifications set forth by the Scottish Ministers.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Postal Services for users throughout the public sector in Scotland. The Framework Agreement will comprise of 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Single Supplier One Stop Shop (Physical, Hybrid, Scheduled/Regular Bulk Mail (Print & Post) and Digital Mail Services) - Physical Mail Services - The collection and delivery of mail from Framework Public Bodies throughout Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands. Off Site Hybrid Mail - Provision of an off site hybrid mail service via a web-based or cloud hosted solution allowing a fully digital process up to the point of print; Scheduled/Regular Bulk mail - The production and delivery of planned or bulk mailings; Digital e Communications - Provision of additional and alternative options to physical print of mail items, including but not limited to SMS (text messaging) communications, Email communications, secure web-based communications. Lot 2 - Single Supplier Hybrid Scheduled/Regular Bulk Mail (Print & Post) and Digital Mail Services: Off Site Hybrid Mail - Provision of an off site hybrid mail service via a web-based or cloud hosted solution allowing a fully digital process up to the point of print; Scheduled/Regular Bulk mail - The production and delivery of planned or bulk mailings; Digital e Communications - Provision of additional and alternative options to physical print of mail items, including but not limited to SMS (text messaging) communications, Email communications, secure web-based communications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000807-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2021 at 17:48 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000807-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:638090-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

## Provenance

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