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title: "Award of NIC-SER-427 For the Provision of Post Office Counter Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000588402"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY"
published: "2019-09-17"
---

# Award of NIC-SER-427 For the Provision of Post Office Counter Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000588402

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body involves the award of a contract titled "Award of NIC-SER-427 For the Provision of Post Office Counter Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on retail and postage. Located in Edinburgh, the award was signed on 22nd August 2019. The contract is valued at approximately £169,575.41 and was officially aimed to be operational by August 2019.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in postal and retail services to expand and engage with government contracts. Companies offering counter service capabilities, logistical support, or related customer services would find themselves well-positioned to compete for subsequent tenders. Given the contract's public sector focus, firms experienced in navigating public procurement regulations and those with a strong operational capacity in similar service areas would likely be the most competitive.

## Notice

The SPCB requires a Contractor for the provision of post office counter services. The contract is expected to be in place by August 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366396 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £169,575 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY |
| Additional buyers | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MARINE SCOTLAND ON BEHALF OF THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; NHS GRAMPIAN; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); SRUC; THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND CO. LIMITED |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7NL |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 26 |
| Supplier names | 21CC GROUP; ABB MARINE & PORTS; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BALFOUR WILSON RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS; CASTLEVIEW PLANT; CHAS STEWART PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS; CIVICA; CLANCY CONSULTING; DELOITTE; FAITHFUL+GOULD; FE LIVE AUDIO; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; FORD MOTOR; G S CAMPBELL (CONTRACTORS; HARVEY NASH; LOCHS DIVING SERVICES; LORIEN RESOURCING; MACKAY MARINE SERVICES; MARYANNE JOHNSTON; POST OFFICE; ROCHFORD (SCOTLAND; SLEEP SCOTLAND; SOFTCAT; SPEAKEASY PRODUCTIONS; VENESKY BROWN; WARTSILA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2019 at 12:15 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366396

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- http://https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.nhsgrampian.org
- http://www.parliament.scot
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.sppa.gov.uk/
- http://www.sruc.ac.uk

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