---
title: "NSSCOVID-19 -304 Courier Contract for Regional Test Hubs"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000651317"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-04-20"
---

# NSSCOVID-19 -304 Courier Contract for Regional Test Hubs

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000651317

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for the "NSSCOVID-19 -304 Courier Contract for Regional Test Hubs". This contract, valued at £1,300,000, was initiated to secure courier services for the collection of virus samples from care homes across Scotland, delivering to one of three regional testing hubs. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract awarded on 3rd December 2020. The relevant location for this contract involves delivery services within NHS Scotland, and it falls under the health industry category.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering logistics and courier services, to engage in public procurement within the healthcare sector. Companies that possess the capability to transport medical samples safely and efficiently, and have experience in meeting the logistical demands of the healthcare environment, would be well-suited to bid for similar contracts. Engaging in this procurement could lead to sustainable growth, especially for local or regional couriers looking to expand their services to meet NHS needs, particularly during challenging times like the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

## Notice

requirement of courier services for the collection of virus samples from care homes across Scotland on a weekly basis and return to one of three regional testing hubs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This call-off contract has been let by the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the demands of Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412505 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 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 | £1,300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAGLE COURIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412505

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412505
  NSSCOVID-19 -304 Courier Contract for Regional Test Hubs - requirement of courier services for the collection of virus samples from care homes across Scotland on a weekly basis and return to one of three regional testing hubs.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651317

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