---
title: "Courier Services - Question Paper Delivery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047137"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047137.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# Courier Services - Question Paper Delivery

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047137

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) focuses on Courier Services for Question Paper Delivery across the UK, specifically targeting the delivery of SQA question papers. The industry category involves meal delivery service, and the procurement method utilised was an open procedure. The procurement process reached the award stage, with Eagle Couriers being the contracted supplier, as of 17 March 2026. Although initial status updates in June and July 2024 indicated the tender was active, with electronic submission allowed until 31 July 2024, the final lot was marked as cancelled. Key dates included the opening of bidding on 31 July 2024 and the signing of the contract on 17 March 2024, for an awarded value of £132,392.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in secure and timely courier and delivery services, ideally those with the capacity to handle sensitive materials and demonstrate a strong understanding of educational delivery requirements. The active participation of SMEs like Eagle Couriers highlights the competitive entry for small to medium-sized enterprises. Businesses with capabilities in electronic bidding, security processes, service quality, environmental initiatives, and fair work practices would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The involvement of a reputable buying organisation such as the SQA, focused on public education supports and initiatives, underscores the potential for visibility and expansion within the public sector through such procurement processes.

## Notice

Delivery service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery service for SQA question papers

Renewal: Replacement of existing contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024017-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £520,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £132,392 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAGLE COURIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55521200 - Meal delivery service

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024017-2026
- 15 Jul 2024 at 09:10 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021584-2024
- 19 Jun 2024 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018935-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769971
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00386

## Provenance

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