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title: "Provision of Mail Screening Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000515500"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY"
published: "2018-04-23"
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# Provision of Mail Screening Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000515500

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## Summary

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, in collaboration with the Scottish Government, is currently conducting a tender process for the "Provision of Mail Screening Services." This initiative is aimed at enhancing security for all mail delivered to specified sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinlochleven, and London. The procurement is classified under the services category and follows an open procedure. The tender deadline is set for 28th March 2018, with an estimated contract value of £1,500,000. The successful contractor will be responsible for ensuring the secure handling and screening of mail items at the collection points and their safe delivery to the designated locations.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those experienced in mail handling and screening. Companies that provide high-security measures, such as hazardous materials detection and compliance with standards like PAS97:2015, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Businesses that can demonstrate a solid track record in similar contracts, along with financial stability and necessary accreditations, stand to benefit from a substantial contract that may also offer renewal options up to 24 months at the discretion of the contracting authorities.

## Notice

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) and the Scottish Government (SG) require a contractor to provide mail screening services for all items of mail to be delivered to nominated sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinlochleven and London. The contractor shall be responsible for the security of the mail from the point of collection from the public mail carrier up to the delivery of screened mail to the nominated SPCB and SG designated sites.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) and the Scottish Government (SG) require the services of a contractor to provide mail screening service from the point where the contractor collects the mail items from the public mail carrier to end delivery of the screened mail to SPCB and SG designated sites. The contractor must screen the mail to Screening Level 2 as set out in PAS97:2015, also including external visual inspection of every mail items. The contractor will be required to screen for hazardous, dangerous and offensive items including but not limited to explosive or incendiary devices, sharp objects or blades, offensive materials, chemical, biological or radiological (CBR) materials or devices and to deliver the mail securely to the Scottish Parliament's and Scottish Government's designated locations. The services include: -collection and transportation of all mail items from the public mail carrier; - secure screening of mail at the Contractor's facility; - timely and secure delivery of all screened mail items to the SPCB and SG designated sites detailed in the tender documents. Full details of the services are contained in the Specification in the tender documents.

Renewal: up to 24 months extension is available at the discretion of the SPCB and SG

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317499 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Approximately 12 months prior to the end of the Contract Term of any subsequently awarded contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH99 1SP |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64121100 - Mail delivery services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317499
- 23 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311402

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311402&idx=3
  24th February 2018 - Schedule 2 - Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311402&idx=4
  24th February 2018 - Schedule 3 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311402&idx=5
  24th February 2018 - Schedule 4 - Technical Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311402&idx=6
  24th February 2018 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311402&idx=7
  24th February 2018 - European Single Procurement Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311402&idx=1
  24th February 2018 - Covering Letter and Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311402&idx=2
  24th February 2018 - Schedule 1 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311402
  Provision of Mail Screening Services - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) and the Scottish Government (SG) require a contractor to provide mail screening services for all items of mail to be delivered to nominated sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinlochleven and London. The contractor shall be responsible for the security of the mail from the point of collection from the public mail carrier up to the delivery of screened mail to the nominated SPCB and SG designated sites.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317499
  Provision of Mail Screening Services - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) and the Scottish Government (SG) require a contractor to provide mail screening services for all items of mail to be delivered to nominated sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinlochleven and London. The contractor shall be responsible for the security of the mail from the point of collection from the public mail carrier up to the delivery of screened mail to the nominated SPCB and SG designated sites.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.creditsafe.com/products/business-credit-reports/
- http://www.parliament.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000515500

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