---
title: "Courier Services for Covid-19 testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000682926"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000682926.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000682926.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-02-10"
---

# 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-r6ebe6-0000682926

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to a contract titled "Courier Services for Covid-19 testing," initiated by The Common Services Agency (commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) based in Edinburgh, UK. This contract falls under the health industry category and is classified as an open tender. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £650,000, which was signed on 1st December 2021. The tender is linked to the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework for courier services supporting the Scottish Test and Protect programme.

This tender presents an opportunity for courier and logistics companies, particularly those with experience in health-related deliveries, to expand their operations within the public sector. Businesses that can provide reliable distribution, collection, and transportation services are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. As only one bid was submitted, companies seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in government contracts, particularly those catering to the healthcare sector, should consider similar tenders to maximise their business growth potential.

## 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=FEB440361 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2022 |
| 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 | £650,000 |

## 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

- 10 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440361

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440361
  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-r6ebe6-0000682926

## Provenance

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