---
title: "Variation No.4 - Final Year Extension - Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000743388"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE"
published: "2023-08-31"
---

# Variation No.4 - Final Year Extension - Courier Services

Buyer: CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000743388

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## Summary

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, based in Edinburgh, UK, has concluded the procurement stage by awarding a contract titled "Variation No.4 - Final Year Extension - Courier Services" in the services industry category. The tender, which had an estimated value of GBP 400K, was conducted using a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The contracting authority, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, oversaw this process and engaged with potential suppliers.

This tender for courier services presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the delivery services sector, to expand their operations. Companies with experience in providing secure, same-day deliveries and a capacity to handle large-scale contracts would be well-suited to compete. The contract, active since July 18, 2023, covers the secure delivery of indictments and equipment to all COPFS sites across Scotland, offering a potentially lucrative opportunity for successful bidders to enhance their business portfolio.

## Notice

COPFS currently has a contract for Same Day Courier Services across all sites, with Eagle Couriers (Scotland) Ltd. Variation No.4 is for an initial period of six (6) months whilst COPFS tender the service, as well as an additional six (6) months if necessary for handovers. As per best practice, an Award notice has been issued for the extension period as the overall contract value will now be estimated at GBP 400K.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Same day secure delivery of indictments and equipment. The contract was extended for twelve (12) months on 15 May 2020 with an expiry date of 15 July 2021, and further extended to 15 July 2022 and 15 July 2023, each for a period of twelve (12) months. COPFS have extended the contract by a further six (6) months till 14 December 2023 with the latest expiry date until 14 June 2024 under an optional six (6) month extension, to allow for handovers stemming from a competitive tender (currently ongoing).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487289 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1LA |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| 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
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487289

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487289
  Variation No.4 - Final Year Extension - Courier Services - COPFS currently has a contract for Same Day Courier Services across all sites, with Eagle Couriers (Scotland) Ltd. Variation No.4 is for an initial period of six (6) months whilst COPFS tender the service, as well as an additional six (6) months if necessary for handovers. As per best practice, an Award notice has been issued for the extension period as the overall contract value will now be estimated at GBP 400K.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000743388
- https://www.eaglecouriers.co.uk/

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