---
title: "Collection and Delivery Services (Direct Award via CCS Framework - RM6280)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830663"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# Collection and Delivery Services (Direct Award via CCS Framework - RM6280)

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830663

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority engaged in a procurement process for Collection and Delivery Services, focusing on the transfer of a wide array of internal and external postal items with varying specifications in size, value, delivery time, and security levels. The procurement was executed through a Direct Award under the Crown Commercial Service Postal Services & Solutions Framework, RM6280, and is categorised under the services industry with a COFOG code emphasising public order and safety. The process reached the award and contract stages, with the contract activated on 16th May 2025. The procurement utilised a selective method via a restricted procedure, concluding the award on 29th April 2026. The services are intended for the region of UKM, with the contracting authority headquartered in Glasgow.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive postal services. It particularly suits large-scale operators with expertise in handling parcels and letters where size, urgency, and security are critical. DX Network Services was awarded the contract, which underscores the demand for businesses equipped with robust logistical frameworks. The procurement process can foster collaboration with government entities and enhance a firm's credibility and market standing, given the significant contract value of £260,000 GBP, presenting a lucrative avenue for expanding commercial services in public order and safety sectors.

## Notice

The Scottish Police Authority (known as "the Authority" or SPA hereafter) had a requirement for a collection/delivery of internal/external letters and parcels varying in size, value, delivery times and security. A Direct Award was carried out under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Postal Services & Solutions Framework, RM6280.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority (known as "the Authority" or SPA hereafter) had a requirement for a collection/delivery of internal/external letters and parcels varying in size, value, delivery times and security. A Direct Award was carried out under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Postal Services & Solutions Framework, RM6280.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554842 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 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 | £260,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G40 4EH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Calton |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DX NETWORK SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554842

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554842
  Collection and Delivery Services (Direct Award via CCS Framework - RM6280) - The Scottish Police Authority (known as "the Authority" or SPA hereafter) had a requirement for a collection/delivery of internal/external letters and parcels varying in size, value, delivery times and security. A Direct Award was carried out under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Postal Services & Solutions Framework, RM6280.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830663

## Provenance

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