---
title: "Courier Services - Question Paper Delivery"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000769971"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# Courier Services - Question Paper Delivery

Buyer: SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000769971

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## Summary

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) successfully completed the procurement process for the "Courier Services - Question Paper Delivery" contract, relevant to the education industry category. Situated in Dalkeith, Midlothian, the SQA acted as the buying organisation. This contract involved the delivery of examination papers across the UK, utilising an open procurement method under an open procedure. The tender process commenced with an award stage on 17th March 2026. Eagle Couriers, an SME based in Bathgate, UK, was awarded the contract, with the contract signed on 17th March 2024, valued at £132,392. The procurement was governed by legal standards and reviewed by Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and courier services, particularly those with expertise in time-sensitive deliveries such as examination papers. With quality and price as the key award criteria, businesses adept in efficient operations and cost-effective services are well-positioned to compete in similar public procurement processes. The delivery service for SQA question papers, under this contract, has a duration of up to 720 days, suggesting potential for long-term cooperation and growth. Electronic bidding was utilised, providing ease of access for SMEs and international suppliers, though only two bids from EU entities were received, highlighting opportunities for other enterprises in future similar tenders.

## Notice

Delivery service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery service for SQA question papers

Renewal: Replacement of existing contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551870 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £520,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £132,392 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAGLE COURIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55521200 - Meal delivery service

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551870
- 15 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509828
- 19 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507868

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN507868&idx=1
  19th June 2024 - SQA2481 ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507868
  Courier Services - Question Paper Delivery - Delivery service
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551870
  Courier Services - Question Paper Delivery - Delivery service

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769971

## Provenance

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