---
title: "NP79321 Courier Services (CAT A)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000673522"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000673522.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-12-08"
---

# NP79321 Courier Services (CAT A)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000673522

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, which sought tenders for the contract titled "NP79321 Courier Services (CAT A)." The industry category for this contract falls under "Health" services and is part of an open procurement method. The award was completed on 8 December 2021, with the contract officially signed on 11 August 2021, amounting to £2,000,000. The delivery location is primarily focused on various NHS health boards across Scotland.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for logistics and courier companies capable of handling healthcare-related contracts. Businesses that provide specialised delivery services, storage solutions for medical items, or possess experience in managing sensitive materials in a healthcare environment would be well-suited to compete. Given the scale and financial backing of the contract, suppliers within this niche can leverage their expertise to establish long-term partnerships with the NHS.

## Notice

Provide movements and storage for all items including parcels, packages and documents,

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This award is for a National call off for NHS health boards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435103 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 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 | £2,000,000 |

## 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 | 18 |
| Supplier names | ADDISON LEE; CITYSPRINT (UK; CROWN COURIERS; CTS GB; DX NETWORK SERVICES; ERS TRANSITION LTD T/A ERS MEDICAL; JOHN PYE & SONS; KUEHNE + NAGEL; MENZIES DISTRIBUTION; PARAGON GROUP; RICO LOGISTICS; ROYAL MAIL GROUP; SAMEDAY PLC GUARDIAN SERVICE; SPEEDLIGHT LTD. T/A POINT TO POINT COURIERS; SWISS POST SOLUTIONS; TOPSPEED COURIERS; WALLINGTON CARS & COURIERS; WILSONS AUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435103

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435103
  NP79321 Courier Services (CAT A) - Provide movements and storage for all items including parcels, packages and documents,

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000673522

## Provenance

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