---
title: "Direct Award Call Off from Postal Services National Framework (Scotland)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000555314"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000555314"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000555314.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-08-28"
---

# Direct Award Call Off from Postal Services National Framework (Scotland)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000555314

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has recently completed a procurement process titled "Direct Award Call Off from Postal Services National Framework (Scotland)" related to services in the document management sector. This tender was specifically aimed at providing an outbound solution for the Social Security Directorate, with a contract value of £197,000. The procurement followed an open procedure and focused on delivery locations in Dundee and Glasgow. The award was made to Royal Mail on 29th June 2018, after a planning phase documented on 9th October 2016.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the postal and document management sectors, particularly those that can offer reliable outbound mail solutions. Companies with experience in social security or governmental operations, as well as those providing innovative logistics and document handling technologies, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Given the Scottish Government's ongoing need for efficient and effective service delivery, businesses that can demonstrate both technical competency and competitive pricing stand to benefit greatly.

## Notice

Social Security Directorate - Document Management - Outbound Solution - Direct Award Call Off

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Social Security Directorate - Document Management Outbound Mail Solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329641 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £197,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329641

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329641
  Direct Award Call Off from Postal Services National Framework (Scotland) - Social Security Directorate - Document Management - Outbound Solution - Direct Award Call Off

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000555314

## Provenance

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