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title: "SQA2235 - Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03407f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-05-26"
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# SQA2235 - Courier Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03407f

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) recently initiated a tender, titled "SQA2235 - Courier Services," for providing various courier services, including inter-site deliveries and international shipping. This procurement process, classified under the courier services industry category, was conducted through an open procedure. However, it has been marked as cancelled. The procurement involved several key delivery locations across Scotland, particularly focusing on the Dalkeith Office, and was part of a broader service requirement to support educational examinations conducted by SQA. While no specific deadlines were mentioned in the available data, the tender is notable for its complexity and the emphasis on quality of service delivery.

This cancelled tender presented potential opportunities for courier and logistics companies, particularly those equipped to handle educational and time-sensitive deliveries. Businesses specialising in same-day or 24-hour delivery services, especially those operating within Scotland and with capabilities for international shipping, would have been well-positioned to compete in this process. The focus on quality and security during service delivery indicates a need for companies with robust operational frameworks and commitment to service excellence, enhancing their chances for future tenders in similar sectors.

## Notice

Provision of Courier Services

### Lot Information

Inter-site and same day deliveries

A daily requirement for a dedicated direct vehicle and driver to distribute internal mail between SQA sites

National 24hr and 48hr deliveries

SQA has a regular requirement for a parcel courier service mainly throughout Scotland including the Highlands and Islands. Most parcels are sent on a next day by 12pm delivery but we do require to have the option to send on an earlier timed delivery

International Deliveries

A delivery service is required to cover worldwide deliveries.

Script Carriage

The main examination process takes place over an 8-week period beginning around end of April/start of May. Examinations take place in schools and colleges (centres) across Scotland and Isle of Man. Completed examination scripts are collected on a daily basis. Depending on the SQA marking type, examinations scripts will be delivered to the SQA Dalkeith site or to our scanning supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014809-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2022 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MIDLOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1FD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 May 2022 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014809-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000694531
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:190546-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00386

## Provenance

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