---
title: "Provision of Postal Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000633286"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000633286.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2020-10-13"
---

# Provision of Postal Services

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000633286

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## Summary

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Postal Services," aimed at acquiring postal services for the collection and delivery of physical mail. This contract falls under the industry category of services, specifically related to public order and safety. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract awarded to Royal Mail on 8th October 2020. The delivery locations include mainland Scotland and the Scottish Islands, with a total contract value of £350,000 and an initial contract term of 12 months, extendable for a further year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in postal and logistics services. Companies that can manage the efficient collection, delivery, and handling of physical mail are particularly well-suited for competing in this market. The participation of only one bid indicates a potential for increased competition and innovation within the sector, encouraging businesses to propose enhanced service offerings to meet public sector needs.

## Notice

Postal services for the collection and delivery of physical mail under the Scottish Government Postal services Framework - Lot 1 (Physical and Hybrid Mail)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Collection and Delivery of physical mail for COPFS under SG Postal Services framework (SP-15-014) Lot 1 - Physical and Hybrid Mail. Direct Award under Scottish Government Framework for Postal Services Lot 1 (Physical and Hybrid Mail)- SP-15-014

Options: 12 months initial contract term plus the option to extend for a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397057 |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 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 | £350,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE |
| Locality | BO'NESS |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH51 9RB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bo'ness and Blackness |
| Westminster constituency | Bathgate and Linlithgow |
| 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

- 13 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397057

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397057
  Provision of Postal Services - Postal services for the collection and delivery of physical mail under the Scottish Government Postal services Framework - Lot 1 (Physical and Hybrid Mail)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.royalmail.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000633286

## Provenance

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