---
title: "Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802020"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802020.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-06-18"
---

# Courier Services

Buyer: SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802020

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## Summary

Social Security Scotland, acting on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, has completed a procurement process for the provision of same and next-day courier services. The contract, awarded under an open procedure, was finalised on 5th June 2025, with CitySprint (UK) Ltd emerging as the supplier. The industry category pertinent to this procurement is general public services within the United Kingdom, and it falls under the services main procurement category. The contract value is estimated at £160,000, covering the initial term and two optional one-year extensions, acknowledging that actual expenditure might vary due to the demand-led nature of the service.

This procurement presents an avenue for business expansion for companies specialising in logistics and courier services. Opportunities exist particularly for large courier firms capable of managing demand-led service contracts and delivering same-day and next-day shipments. Potential bidders are expected to have a robust operational presence across the UK to effectively compete for similar tenders in public sectors. The experience garnered through engaging in such large-scale government contracts can strengthen a company's portfolio and reputation, paving the way for further growth in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers acting through Social Security Scotland have a requirement for the provision of same and next day Courier Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers acting through Socials Security Scotland have a requirement for the provision of same and next day Couriers Services. The total value stated in this notice is an estimate for the initial term and the optional 2 extension years. This is a demand led service, therefore the actual value spend on the contract may be higher or lower than the estimated total value.

Options: Two 12 month optional extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532815 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4BF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITYSPRINT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532815

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532815
  Courier Services - The Scottish Ministers acting through Social Security Scotland have a requirement for the provision of same and next day Courier Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802020
- https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/

## Provenance

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