---
title: "Postal Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000497651"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2017-05-30"
---

# Postal Services

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000497651

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Postal Services," issued by NHS National Services Scotland, headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. This contract falls under the health industry category and is currently in the Award stage. The selected supplier for this contract is Whistl UK Ltd, and the agreement was formally signed on 29th May 2017, with a total value of £100,000. This tender focuses on services related to the collection and delivery of 2nd class physical mail, including bulk and standard mailings, complying with the open procurement method.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in postal and logistical services, particularly those that specialise in mail collection, sorting, and delivery. Companies equipped to handle diverse mail requirements, including bulk and bespoke services, would be well-positioned to leverage this contract. As the framework covers ongoing needs, businesses that can demonstrate innovative solutions and efficient service delivery will have a competitive advantage in future tenders under this arrangement.

## Notice

The contract covers the collection and delivery of 2nd class physical mail items. Services under lot 1 include but are not limited to: bulk mail; standard mailings; sorted and unsorted mail; unaddressed mail; secured mail; undelivered mail; and some bespoke requirements as defined by the contracting body within the mail profile.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call off from Lot 1 of the CCS Postal Goods and Services agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284424 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 30 May 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284424

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284424
  Postal Services - The contract covers the collection and delivery of 2nd class physical mail items. Services under lot 1 include but are not limited to: bulk mail; standard mailings; sorted and unsorted mail; unaddressed mail; secured mail; undelivered mail; and some bespoke requirements as defined by the contracting body within the mail profile.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000497651

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