---
title: "2021 Scottish Parliament Elections"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000657501"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-06-16"
---

# 2021 Scottish Parliament Elections

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000657501

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## Summary

The Scottish Government recently completed a procurement process titled "2021 Scottish Parliament Elections," aimed at securing postal services for citizens unable to attend polling stations. The tender was initiated under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting the unique position of the Royal Mail Group Ltd as the sole supplier due to its global service obligation. The contract, valued at £8,000,000, was signed on 22 March 2021, with delivery expected throughout Scotland.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their services in the postal or logistics sector, particularly those capable of meeting specific technical requirements. Given the nature of the service required for the election, businesses that have demonstrated experience in managing large-scale postal operations or have the infrastructure to deliver nationwide would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Postal services for citizens unable to attend polling stations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of postal services to support 2012 Scottish Parliament Elections

### Procurement Information

Post Office is the only supplier with a global service obligation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418447 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418447

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418447
  2021 Scottish Parliament Elections - Postal services for citizens unable to attend polling stations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000657501

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