---
title: "Provision of Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d615"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d615.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2021-08-17"
---

# Provision of Courier Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d615

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is planning to procure courier services, with the title "Provision of Courier Services." This tender is classified under the services category and falls within the courier services industry. The contract aims to facilitate predominantly next day courier deliveries across its estate, with some requirements for same day services. The anticipated future notice for this tender is due on 29th October 2021, and the delivery location covers various venues throughout the UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in logistics and courier services, particularly those equipped to handle urgent deliveries and manage logistical operations effectively. Companies focusing on multi-modal transportation solutions would be ideal competitors in this tender, allowing them to expand their customer base by establishing a partnership with a key public sector authority. With an emphasis on reliability and speed, businesses that can demonstrate a track record in providing similar services can position themselves favourably to win this contract.

## Notice

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has a requirement for a Supplier for the Provision of Courier Services across its estate. The Contract shall cover predominantly next day courier services but there will also be the requirement for same day courier services in some instances.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS has commenced this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders. Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020134-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9HW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 16:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020134-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=664306
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384

## Provenance

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