---
title: "Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000524815"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000524815.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000524815.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2018-01-12"
---

# Courier Services

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000524815

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a contract awarded by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for Courier Services as part of the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM3798. This contract is relevant to the health industry and was initiated in Edinburgh, with key details including the contract award date of 12 December 2017 and a completed status. The open procurement method allows various health boards, including NHS Education for Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service, to utilise this contract for the collection and delivery of documents and parcels.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics and courier services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the needs of the NHS and associated health boards. Companies with experience in handling sensitive healthcare materials and providing timely delivery services will find this procurement an ideal avenue for growth and expansion within the public sector. Those interested should consider their capacity to cater to the specific needs outlined in the tender to compete effectively.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) is seeking to put in place a contract via a mini competition from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement RM3798 for the provision of Courier Services - Lot 1 Collection and Delivery of Documents and Parcels.The contract will be available to use by the following Health Boards; - NHS National Services Scotland - NHS Education Scotland - Healthcare Improvement Scotland - NHS Health Scotland - Scottish Ambulance Services - NHS 24 - The State Hospitals Board for Scotland - NHS National Waiting Times Centre

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) is seeking to put in place a contract via a mini competition from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement RM3798 for the provision of Courier Services - Lot 1 Collection and Delivery of Documents and Parcels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306239 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 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 | Not specified |

## 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) ("NSS") |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH SCOTLAND; HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND; NATIONAL WAITING TIMES CENTRE BOARD; NHS 24; NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE; THE STATE HOSPITALS BOARD FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Clydebank Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306239

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306239
  Courier Services - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) is seeking to put in place a contract via a mini competition from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement RM3798 for the provision of Courier Services - Lot 1 Collection and Delivery of Documents and Parcels.The contract will be available to use by the following Health Boards; - NHS National Services Scotland - NHS Education Scotland - Healthcare Improvement Scotland - NHS Health Scotland - Scottish Ambulance Services - NHS 24 - The State Hospitals Board for Scotland - NHS National Waiting Times Centre

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.scottishambulance.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000524815

## Provenance

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