---
title: "Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835493"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835493.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)"
published: "2026-07-24"
---

# Courier Services

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835493

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by The Common Services Agency, also known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), involves a contract titled "Courier Services" within the services industry category. This contract is focused on logistics for blood products across various locations in Scotland, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Inverness. The procurement's current stage is contract update and award, with the process initiated as a tender. The contract commenced on 1st September 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2028, with a total value of £2,047,500 GBP. The procurement method is an open tender, compliant with the EU Directive 2014/24/EU, evidencing the legal basis under CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the courier and logistics sector, particularly those experienced in handling specialised transport requirements such as medical or perishable goods. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in secure and efficient delivery services, especially in healthcare logistics, will find this contract especially suitable. Smaller enterprises, such as SMEs like the awardee Eagle Couriers, can leverage such tenders to expand their portfolios by collaborating with public sector organisations and gaining exposure through participation in large-scale contracts. This tender also underscores the expanding demand for specialised logistics services, highlighting growth opportunities in the healthcare delivery chain for both new and established businesses.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) contract in respect of Courier Services - Blood Products for specialist units based around Scotland, including but not limited to the following sites: SNBTS Jack Copland Centre - Heriot Watt Research Park, Riccarton Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Edinburgh Gartnavel Hub, Glasgow Beatson Cancer Centre, Glasgow Donor Centre, Edinburgh Donor Centre, Glasgow Donor Centre, Dundee Donor Centre Aberdeen Donor Centre Inverness Pentland Science Park The transfer of blood product to NHS Health boards, Private Hospitals and other specialist units both locally, nationally and internationally

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560897 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,047,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD 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 | EAGLE COURIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560897

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560897
  Courier Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://publicservicesdelivery.scot/about/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835493

## Provenance

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