---
title: "PROC 073 - Provision of Postal Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000568848"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000568848.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2019-01-18"
---

# PROC 073 - Provision of Postal Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000568848

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has awarded a contract for "PROC 073 - Provision of Postal Services" to Royal Mail Group Ltd. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting public order and safety. The contract was signed on 7th January 2019, and the postal services will be delivered across various locations in Scotland. The procurement process utilised an open method, and the contract is valued at £499,999. This award is part of the Scottish Government Framework for postage services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the postal and logistics sector, especially those equipped to handle physical and hybrid mail solutions. Companies that specialise in mailing services, have the capacity to manage large-scale postal operations, or are engaged in government contracts would be particularly well-suited to explore similar opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with public sector entities like the Scottish Police Authority.

## Notice

The Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland wish to appoint Royal Mail Group Ltd via Direct Award under the Scottish Government Framework (Ref: SP-15-014) for Postage Services, Lot 1 - Physical & Hybrid Mail.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland wish to appoint Royal Mail Group Ltd via Direct Award under the Scottish Government Framework (Ref: SP-15-014) for Postage Services, Lot 1 - Physical & Hybrid Mail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342423 |
| 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 | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £499,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 18 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342423

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342423
  PROC 073 - Provision of Postal Services - The Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland wish to appoint Royal Mail Group Ltd via Direct Award under the Scottish Government Framework (Ref: SP-15-014) for Postage Services, Lot 1 - Physical & Hybrid Mail.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000568848

## Provenance

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