---
title: "2021 Scottish Parliament Elections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bc7f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-06-16"
---

# 2021 Scottish Parliament Elections

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bc7f

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for the "2021 Scottish Parliament Elections," focusing on postal services primarily catering to citizens unable to attend polling stations. This contract, valued at £8,000,000, falls under the services category related to postal functions and is classified under the CPV code 64110000. The contract has been awarded using a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, due to the Post Office's unique global service obligation. The contract was signed on 22 March 2021, and the location of delivery is across Scotland.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in postal services or related logistics, particularly those capable of supporting large-scale electoral processes. Companies specialising in logistics, communications, and public sector service delivery would be well-suited to engage with this type of procurement. Given the nature of the contract, potential suppliers should be prepared for collaboration with large entities like Royal Mail, which currently holds the award, and should consider innovations in efficiency and service to enhance their competitiveness.

## Notice

Postal services for citizens unable to attend polling stations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of postal services to support 2012 Scottish Parliament Elections

### Procurement Information

Post Office is the only supplier with a global service obligation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013580-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2021 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013580-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

## Provenance

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