---
title: "SQA2318 - Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000671807"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-10-29"
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# SQA2318 - Courier Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000671807

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is initiating a tender for Courier Services, specifically for the transport of examination materials. This procurement falls under the education sector and is located in Midlothian, UK. As of now, the procurement is at the planning stage, and proposals are due by 12 November 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £60,000, with the contract commencing on 1 December 2021 and lasting until 30 November 2022, with a potential one-year extension. The tender process is open and electronic submissions are encouraged.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the courier services industry, particularly those with experience in handling educational materials. Companies that can efficiently manage logistics and ensure timely delivery would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in this tender can help businesses expand their service offerings, enhance their market presence, and establish a relationship with a reputable organisation such as the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

## Notice

Courier of the examination materials

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Courier of Examination materials

Renewal: Extension of 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431580 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Subject to extension being taken. !2 or 24 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MIDLOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1FD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431580

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431580&idx=1
  29th October 2021 - ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT431580&idx=2
  29th October 2021 - Supplier checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431580
  SQA2318 - Courier Services - Courier of the examination materials

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671807
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=671807
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=671807
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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