---
title: "Courier Services for Covid-19 testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000676985"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000676985.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-12-13"
---

# Courier Services for Covid-19 testing

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000676985

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## Summary

The procurement process for Courier Services related to Covid-19 testing has been completed by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). This contract, valued at £1,300,000, was signed on 1st December 2021, with services based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and it falls under the health services industry category. The tender aimed to efficiently distribute, collect, and transport SARS-COV-2 sample collection kits as part of Scotland's Covid-19 testing efforts.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in courier and logistics services, particularly those with capacity to handle healthcare-related transport. Companies that can demonstrate experience in operating within public health frameworks and have a solid understanding of regulatory compliance related to medical logistics would be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Notably, the procurement has been sourced from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework, which might favour suppliers familiar with governmental contracting processes.

## Notice

Distribution, collection and transportation for SARS-COV-2 sample collection kits and other Covid-19 testing requirements

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call-off from Crown Commercial Service (CCS)courier framework for courier services to support the Scottish Test and protect programme. Award against framework: Crown Commercial Service (CCS) (SC Ref:673522

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435611 |
| 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 | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 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 | £1,300,000 |

## 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 | EAGLE COURIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435611

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435611
  Courier Services for Covid-19 testing - Distribution, collection and transportation for SARS-COV-2 sample collection kits and other Covid-19 testing requirements

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000676985

## Provenance

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