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title: "Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c5e7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND"
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# Courier Services

Buyer: QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c5e7

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## Summary

Qualifications Scotland, a public body governed by law and based in Midlothian, is actively seeking providers for its "Courier Services" tender. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on courier services (CPV code: 64120000). This tender is associated with the requirement of services throughout Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands, and internationally. The contract, estimated at £2.36 million, follows an open procedure with electronic submissions allowed. The tender process is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 12:00 PM on 11th August 2026, and a framework agreement that can accommodate up to eight participants. Potential solutions may extend for a 12-month period and involve regular deliveries between key locations like Dalkeith and Glasgow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in courier and logistics services, particularly those with capabilities to handle same-day, overnight, and international shipments, as well as bespoke services like transporting examination materials. Companies with robust infrastructure to manage deliveries across varied terrains, including urban and remote areas, as well as the capacity to integrate electronic ordering and payment solutions, could benefit from this procurement process. Organisations with a strong track record in similar frameworks will find themselves in an advantageous position to grow their business portfolio by securing a part of this multi-lot tender.

## Notice

Courier Services - Generic and specific services

### Lot Information

Same day Courier Services

We have regular deliveries between our sites in Dalkeith and Glasgow and require couriers to collect from and deliver to a variety of residential and business addresses (mainly schools and colleges) throughout Scotland.

Renewal: Potential 12 month extension

Overnight Courier Services - 24 hour (Next Day) and 48-hour

Qualifications Scotland has a regular requirement for an overnight courier service mainly throughout Scotland including the Highlands and Islands but also covering all parts of the UK

Renewal: Potential 12 extension

International Courier Services

Qualifications Scotland has a regular requirement for international courier services.

Renewal: 12 month possible extension

Script Carriage

This Lot will consist of 4 different services as detailed below: Service 1 - Collection of unmarked Coursework and Examination Materials from examination centres Service 2 - Collection of unmarked Artwork from examination centres. Service 3 - Delivery of unmarked Coursework and Examination Materials to markers Service 4 - Return of marked Coursework and Examination Materials to Qualifications Scotland

Renewal: 12 month possible extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063970-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Retender process will commence May 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUALIFICATIONS SCOTLAND |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 09:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063970-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.qualifications.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836833
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=836833
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836833
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00386
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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