---
title: "NSS09725 Postal Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803558"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803558.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-07-07"
---

# NSS09725 Postal Services

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803558

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## Summary

The procurement process entitled "NSS09725 Postal Services" was undertaken by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh. This tender, located in the UKM region, was classified under the "Health" category. It followed an open procurement method and has reached the Award stage with completion status. Key dates include a contract signature on 27th June 2025 for a value of £4,200,000. The postal services are intended to be delivered in the region specified, and the procurement was governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This contract provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers with the capability to handle comprehensive postal services. The successful bidder, Royal Mail Group Ltd, underscores the importance of established market players in such large-scale service procurements. Businesses within the postal and logistics sectors offering comprehensive services would find similar opportunities advantageous as such tenders often suit those with extensive infrastructure and experience in managing significant volumes. The structure of the open procedure suggests that future opportunities will also be open to diverse bidders, encouraging competition and innovation. The contracting authority’s role as a central purchasing body indicates ongoing and broad opportunities in health-related services beyond this particular award.

## Notice

Postal Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534034 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 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 | £4,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) |
| Additional buyers | PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| 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 South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534034

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534034
  NSS09725 Postal Services - Postal Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803558
- https://publichealthscotland.scot/

## Provenance

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