---
title: "01913 - Courier Services for the SPS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000687014"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000687014.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2022-03-15"
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# 01913 - Courier Services for the SPS

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000687014

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is seeking suppliers for courier services under the title "01913 - Courier Services for the SPS". This procurement falls under the category of public order and safety within the services industry. The process is at the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 6th January 2022. The total contract term is four years, with an option to extend for up to an additional three years. Deliveries are primarily required within Scotland, focusing on both same-day and next-day services across various internal and external sites.

This tender presents an opportunity for courier businesses, especially those specialising in both same-day and next-day deliveries, to engage with the Scottish Prison Service and expand their client base. Companies that are well-equipped to manage logistics efficiently and have experience in handling sensitive or urgent deliveries would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Engaging in this contract could facilitate growth through establishing a long-term partnership with a significant public sector entity.

## Notice

The SPS requires a Supplier for Courier Services across its organisation. Courier Services in SPS is a commodity, it is split into two distinctive but similar areas - Same Day services and Next Day services. The bulk of the SPS requirements are with Next Day services for internal deliveries throughout the sites within its estate and there is also a requirement for external deliveries. Additionally, there is a much smaller requirement for Same Day delivery services. The Contract Term shall be 4 years with the option to extend for any number of periods up to a maximum of 3 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS identified the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Courier and Specialist Movements (Agreement ID - RM6171) Lot 1 - Collection and Delivery as the best route to market. All of the suppliers on the framework were contacted by in advance and this drew attention to the mini-competition opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443514 |
| 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 | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9HW |
| 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 West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DX NETWORK SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443514

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443514
  01913 - Courier Services for the SPS - The SPS requires a Supplier for Courier Services across its organisation. Courier Services in SPS is a commodity, it is split into two distinctive but similar areas - Same Day services and Next Day services. The bulk of the SPS requirements are with Next Day services for internal deliveries throughout the sites within its estate and there is also a requirement for external deliveries. Additionally, there is a much smaller requirement for Same Day delivery services. The Contract Term shall be 4 years with the option to extend for any number of periods up to a maximum of 3 years.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687014

## Provenance

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