---
title: "SQA2318 - Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000674687"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-11-23"
---

# SQA2318 - Courier Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000674687

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is currently seeking bids for their open tender titled "SQA2318 - Courier Services". This contract, valued at £60,000, involves the provision of courier services for examination materials and is categorised under the education sector. The contract’s procurement stage is active, with a tender period closing on 7th December 2021 and a subsequent award period starting from the same date. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals electronically through the specified platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and courier services sector, particularly those with experience in handling sensitive and time-critical materials. Companies that can demonstrate reliability, efficiency, and the capability to manage educational materials are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, suppliers who can offer flexible solutions, including potential one-year extensions, will have an advantage in aligning with the purchasing organisation's needs.

## Notice

Courier of the examination materials

### Lot Information

SQA2318 - Courier Services

Courier of examination materials

Renewal: 1 Year extension

SQA2318 - Courier Services

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=NOV433724 |
| 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 | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 19 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## 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

- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433724

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433724&idx=1
  23rd November 2021 - ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433724
  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-r6ebe6-0000674687
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=674687
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=674687
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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