---
title: "Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000681071"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000681071.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-07-13"
---

# Courier Services

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000681071

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is overseeing a public procurement for Courier Services, valued at £1 million. This initiative falls under the health sector and is located primarily within Scotland. The current procurement stage is active, with a tender submission deadline set for March 11, 2022. Bids can be submitted electronically via the designated portal, which also accommodates community benefit considerations in the evaluation process.

This procurement provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly those capable of demonstrating experience in delivering similar projects. Companies should have the operational capacity and an established track record in the relevant field to align with the selection criteria, which include financial stability and technical expertise. With options for contract renewal and a focus on community benefits, this tender is well positioned to attract local suppliers committed to supporting public health initiatives.

## Notice

Courier Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Document Courier Services. .

Options: 2 x 12 months at the discretion of NSS

Renewal: 2 x 12 months at the discretion of NSS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453818 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Minimum within 2 years of contract start date with potential 2 x 12 month extension |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £260,000 |

## 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") |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND; NHS 24; NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND; NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE; PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE; THE STATE HOSPITALS BOARD FOR SCOTLAND |
| 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 | CITYSPRINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453818
- 9 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440292

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440292
  Courier Services - Courier Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453818
  Courier Services - Courier Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.tsh.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681071
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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