---
title: "Provision of Postal Services National Framework (Scotland) - Lot 1 Physical and Hybrid Mail"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000464569"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000464569.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-06-15"
---

# Provision of Postal Services National Framework (Scotland) - Lot 1 Physical and Hybrid Mail

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000464569

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently overseeing a procurement process for the "Provision of Postal Services National Framework (Scotland)", which includes two lots: Lot 1 for Physical and Off Site Hybrid Mail and Lot 2 for Scheduled/Regular Bulk Mail (Print & Post). This procurement falls within the services industry category and applies to all of Scotland. The procurement method is open, allowing for wide participation, and it has transitioned through various stages, with key documents such as award notices updated recently. The final contracts for this framework were signed on 7th October 2016 and are currently active, lasting a duration of 270 days, with a value of £12 million for Lot 2.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postal and mailing services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale operations. Companies that offer solutions for hybrid mail services, bulk mail production, or secure data processing would be well-suited to compete in this framework. Given the comprehensive nature of the services required and the scale of the contracts, businesses looking to expand in the public sector will find avenues to grow through effective bidding for these postal service contracts.

### Lot Information

Scheduled/Regular Bulk Mail (Print & Post)

This is for Lot 2- Scheduled/Regulars Bulk (Print & Post) of the Postal Services Framework Agreement SP-15-014. Production and delivery of scheduled or regular bulk mailings. The mailings will be achieved via the secure transfer of address and data files to an off-site print location where the mail will then be printed, sorted and passed for delivery to the final destination. This includes but is not limited to:- health screening letters, generic health messaging, appointment letters, council tax notices, campaigns and communications.

Physical & Off Site Hybrid Mail

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Postal Services - Lot 1 - Physical and Off Site Hybrid Mail

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388395 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388395
- 15 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388394

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388395
  Provision of Postal Services National Framework (Scotland) - Lot 2 Scheduled/Regular Bulk (Print & Post)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388394
  Provision of Postal Services National Framework (Scotland) - Lot 1 Physical and Hybrid Mail

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000464569
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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