---
title: "Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829205"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829205.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)"
published: "2026-04-13"
---

# Courier Services

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829205

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, better known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), is in the planning stage of a procurement process for courier services. This tender involves a contract for the collection and delivery of documents and parcels across Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands, with a budgeted value of £800,000. The procurement, classified under the health sector, is regionalised to UKM and follows an open procurement method anticipating a single supplier contract. The process is managed by several buyers, including the Scottish Ambulance Service and NHS Golden Jubilee, among others, with a future notice date set for 1st May 2026. The tender aims to meet requirements governed by the GPA and is found under CPV code 64120000 for services. The procurement is legalised under the CELEX scheme 32014L0024.

Opportunities arising from this tender present significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in logistics and delivery services, particularly those with capabilities to cover broad geographic areas, such as rural and island locations throughout Scotland. Companies with experience serving the public health sector and those adept in managing regional distribution will find this tender to be especially relevant. The opportunity to secure a substantial contract and establish a relationship with public sector organisations such as PSD Scotland can facilitate strategic business expansion and offer secures income streams. The forthcoming open procurement procedure allows for fair competition, encouraging qualified businesses to compete for this significant public service delivery contract.

## Notice

PSD requires a contract to be in place for the collection and delivery of documents and parcels throughout Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An open procurement will be conducted via PCS-T to identify a single supplier for this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553726 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND; NHS 24; NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE; PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE; THE STATE HOSPITALS BOARD FOR 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553726

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553726
  Courier Services - PSD requires a contract to be in place for the collection and delivery of documents and parcels throughout Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://publicservicesdelivery.scot/about/procurement/
- http://www.nhs24.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829205
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829205

## Provenance

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