---
title: "Postal Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000632703"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000632703.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000632703.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2020-10-07"
---

# Postal Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000632703

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking to contract postal services, specifically collection and delivery services, as part of the Scottish Government Postal Services Framework - Lot 1. This procurement process is currently complete, with the contract awarded to Royal Mail. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 7th October 2020, valued at £400,000. The services are to be delivered within the Glasgow region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in logistics and postal services, particularly those capable of handling large volumes of mail efficiently. Companies with experience in physical and hybrid mail services will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The involvement of a central purchasing body also indicates a structured approach to procurement, potentially allowing for better terms and conditions, which can lead to increased business growth for suppliers in this sector.

## Notice

Postal Services - collection and delivery services under the Scottish Government Postal Services Framework - Lot 1

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Postal Services - Collection & Delivery of all external mail

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396521 |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## 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 | 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

- 7 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396521

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396521
  Postal Services - Postal Services - collection and delivery services under the Scottish Government Postal Services Framework - Lot 1

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.royalmail.com
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000632703

## Provenance

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