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title: "Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830670"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)"
published: "2026-04-30"
---

# Courier Services

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830670

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), is seeking to establish a contract for courier services, as detailed in tender APR554972. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is focused on the collection and delivery of documents and parcels throughout Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands, with occasional deliveries across the UK. The contract aims to secure services that are available 24/7, every day of the year, to ensure continuous operation for NHS Health boards across Scotland. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29 May 2026, with the award period beginning on 1 June 2026, and the contract starting on 1 July 2026, running until 30 June 2030 with options for extension. The open procedure method is being used, and submissions must be made electronically.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the courier service industry, particularly those capable of providing efficient, high-quality, and reliable service on a large scale. Companies specialising in logistics and transportation or those with experience in servicing healthcare organisations will find this contract especially appealing. The selection criteria underscore the importance of quality and price, offering a balanced opportunity for competitive bids. The contract's provision for renewal extends its potential benefits, making it a substantial prospect for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

## 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, and occasionally UK-wide. The supplier is required to courier items from various NHS sites on a same day and next day service. This service is critical to service the document requirements of NHS Health boards throughout Scotland, therefore this requires a contract to be put in place to help protect the provision and continuity of this service. The contract will be required to provide the service 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open procurement via PCS-T to obtain a single supplier for the contract.

Renewal: Option to extend for a period of up to 2x12 months until 30/06/3032. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554972 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Approx. 6 months before this contract is due to expire, the requirement will be re-tendered for |

## 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 | 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 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Clydebank Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554972

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554972
  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, and occasionally UK-wide. The supplier is required to courier items from various NHS sites on a same day and next day service. This service is critical to service the document requirements of NHS Health boards throughout Scotland, therefore this requires a contract to be put in place to help protect the provision and continuity of this service. The contract will be required to provide the service 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://publicservicesdelivery.scot/about/procurement/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830670
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/16842679019DDED8247B

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