---
title: "Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03154f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03154f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-07-13"
---

# Courier Services

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03154f

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for Courier Services, classified under the CPV code 64120000. This open tender is currently in the award stage, with the active contract signed on 1st July 2022, valued at £260,000 and initially covering services mainly within Scotland. The tender was open for electronic submissions until 11th March 2022, with a contract period set from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2024, with possible renewals at NSS’s discretion.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and courier services, particularly those with experience in handling similar projects for public sector organisations. Companies looking to capitalise on this opportunity should possess a solid track record in service delivery, competitive pricing strategies, and the capability to demonstrate community benefits as required by the contracting authority. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) specifically, who can provide tailored and efficient services, are encouraged to participate in future similar tenders.

## Notice

Courier Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Document Courier Services. Additional information: .

Options: 2 x 12 months at the discretion of NSS

Renewal: 2 x 12 months at the discretion of NSS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019128-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Minimum within 2 years of contract start date with potential 2 x 12 month extension |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £260,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND; NHS 24; NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND; NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE; PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE; THE STATE HOSPITALS BOARD FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| 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 South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITYSPRINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2022 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019128-2022
- 9 Feb 2022 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003764-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://healthcareimprovementscotland.org
- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.nhs24.com
- http://www.nhsgoldenjubilee.co.uk/home/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.scottishambulance.com
- http://www.tsh.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681071
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00161
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00199
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00230
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00363
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00393
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13002
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30441
- https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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