---
title: "Swab Overflow Transfer Courier Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000658358"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000658358.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-06-24"
---

# Swab Overflow Transfer Courier Service

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000658358

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the "Swab Overflow Transfer Courier Service". This service falls under the health industry category and is situated in Edinburgh, UK. Currently, this procurement is at the Award stage, with the contract signed on 13th May 2020, and the process follows an open procurement method, as part of the CCS Courier framework RM3798 Lot 2. The awarded contract, valued at £75,000, facilitates the continuation of a courier service for coordinating swab overflow transfers across different nodes in Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for logistics and courier service companies, particularly those with expertise in healthcare-related transport solutions. Given the nature of the service required, businesses specializing in medical and healthcare logistics, as well as those experienced with public sector procurement processes, would be well-positioned to compete. The awarded contract's completion status indicates a stable demand, highlighting the potential for ongoing partnerships in this vital area of public health logistics.

## Notice

This requirement is for the continuation of a courier service to coordinate swab overflow transfer from boards to the nodes and elsewhere in Scotland where required. This is a direct call-off from CCS Courier framework RM3798 Lot 2.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for the continuation of a courier service to coordinate swab overflow transfer from boards to the nodes and elsewhere in Scotland where required. This is a direct call-off from CCS Courier framework RM3798 Lot 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419292 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 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 | £75,000 |

## 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 | DX NETWORK SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419292

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419292
  Swab Overflow Transfer Courier Service - This requirement is for the continuation of a courier service to coordinate swab overflow transfer from boards to the nodes and elsewhere in Scotland where required. This is a direct call-off from CCS Courier framework RM3798 Lot 2.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658358

## Provenance

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