--- title: "SQA2235 - Courier Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000694531" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000694531" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000694531.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000694531.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY" published: "2022-05-26" --- # SQA2235 - Courier Services Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000694531 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000694531) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000694531.json) ## Summary The Scottish Qualifications Authority is seeking providers for its tender titled "SQA2235 - Courier Services," aimed at delivering courier services across multiple locations in the UK. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender period ending on 14 July 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £70,000, and the services required are within the education sector, classified under Courier services, with the delivery primarily based in Dalkeith, Midlothian. This tender represents significant opportunities for courier service providers looking to expand their business footprint, especially those equipped to manage a variety of delivery needs including inter-site communications and nationwide parcel dispatches, particularly in challenging locations like the Highlands and Islands. Companies that demonstrate reliability, a thorough understanding of the SQA's requirements, and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete and potentially secure a contract that could also include renewal options for ongoing business relationships over the next few years. ## Notice Provision of Courier Services ### Lot Information Script Carriage The main examination process takes place over an 8-week period beginning around end of April/start of May. Examinations take place in schools and colleges (centres) across Scotland and Isle of Man. Completed examination scripts are collected on a daily basis. Depending on the SQA marking type, examinations scripts will be delivered to the SQA Dalkeith site or to our scanning supplier. Renewal: Possible 1 year extension Inter-site and same day deliveries A daily requirement for a dedicated direct vehicle and driver to distribute internal mail between SQA sites Renewal: Possible 1 year extension National 24hr and 48hr deliveries SQA has a regular requirement for a parcel courier service mainly throughout Scotland including the Highlands and Islands. Most parcels are sent on a next day by 12pm delivery but we do require to have the option to send on an earlier timed delivery Renewal: Possible 1 year extension International Deliveries A delivery service is required to cover worldwide deliveries. Renewal: Possible 1 year extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449650 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 May 2022 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | 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 | TLM Scotland, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64100000 - Post and courier services - 64120000 - Courier services - 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services ## Release History - 26 May 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449650 - 26 May 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449663 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY449650&idx=1 26th May 2022 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449650 SQA2235 - Courier Services - Provision of Courier Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449663 SQA2235 - Courier Services - Provision of Courier Services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.sqa.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000694531 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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