--- title: "SPS-02311 Courier Services for the SPS" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812131" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812131" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812131.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812131.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE" published: "2025-10-10" --- # SPS-02311 Courier Services for the SPS Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812131 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812131) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812131.json) ## Summary The Scottish Prison Service (SPS), headquartered in Edinburgh, has initiated a tender process for the provision of Courier Services, designated as project SPS-02311. This procurement falls within the public order and safety industry category, targeting the UKM region in Scotland. The tender process currently stands in the active stage, with an open procedure for procurement. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 10th November 2025, with the award period commencing immediately after at the same date and time. This service encompasses both Same Day and Next Day courier services across the organisation, with a contract duration planned for 1,080 days and an optional extension of up to two additional years. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in courier and logistical services to collaborate with a national agency. Companies experienced in handling secure and timely deliveries, particularly those with a solid infrastructure for operating across Scotland, will find this a valuable chance to expand their portfolio and revenues. The open procurement method encourages a wide array of service providers to submit electronic tenders, potentially fostering business growth through a long-term partnership with the SPS. Overall, this contract is well-suited for businesses that can demonstrate reliability and flexibility in courier services. ## Notice The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has a requirement for a Supplier for Courier Services across the organisation. Courier Services in SPS as a commodity, it is split into two distinctive but similar areas - Same Day services and Next Day services. The SPS is looking for a competent supplier to provide this service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The SPS will commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT. Renewal: Optional extension of up to 2 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541197 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 17 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9DJ | | 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 West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64100000 - Post and courier services - 64112000 - Postal services related to letters - 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels - 64120000 - Courier services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541197 - 6 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540713 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540713 Courier Services for the Scottish Prison Service - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has a requirement for a Supplier for Courier Services across the organisation. Courier Services in SPS as a commodity, it is split into two distinctive but similar areas - Same Day services and Next Day services. The SPS is looking for a competent supplier to provide this service. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541197 SPS-02311 Courier Services for the SPS - The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has a requirement for a Supplier for Courier Services across the organisation. Courier Services in SPS as a commodity, it is split into two distinctive but similar areas - Same Day services and Next Day services. The SPS is looking for a competent supplier to provide this service. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.sps.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812131 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812131. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812131.json.