---
title: "Call off from RM6280 Lot 2 of the GCA framework for Postal Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837887"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)"
published: "2026-07-20"
---

# Call off from RM6280 Lot 2 of the GCA framework for Postal Services

Buyer: SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837887

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate), located at Compass House, 11 Riverside Drive, Dundee. The procurement is for "Call off from RM6280 Lot 2 of the GCA framework for Postal Services," classified under the industry category of services, specifically "Social protection" and "Postal services" (CPV code 64110000). The contract, awarded to Royal Mail, was signed on 20th July 2026 and covers the period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with an option to extend until 30th June 2030. The procurement process was executed using an open procedure, reflecting full transparency and competitive bidding.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in postal and delivery services, particularly those that can cater to public sector requirements in the UK. Although Royal Mail, a large-scale enterprise, secured the contract, businesses with substantial infrastructure and expertise in postal services would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The contract value is driven by historical expenditures over the previous three years, indicating a strong expenditure base for potential contractors. Given that the procurement method was open, businesses should remain vigilant for similar opportunities to engage with public sector projects that require robust service delivery capabilities.

## Notice

Call off from RM6280 Lot 2 of the GCA framework for Postal Services. Commencing 1 July 2026 till 30 June 2029 with an option to extend till 30 June 2030 Award value is estimated based on actual spend for this requirement over the previous 3 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off from RM6280 Lot 2 of the GCA framework for Postal Services Commencing 1 July 2026 till 30 June 2029 with an option to extend till 30 June 2030 Award value is estimated using actual spend over previous 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560514 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE) |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560514

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560514
  Call off from RM6280 Lot 2 of the GCA framework for Postal Services - Call off from RM6280 Lot 2 of the GCA framework for Postal Services. Commencing 1 July 2026 till 30 June 2029 with an option to extend till 30 June 2030 Award value is estimated based on actual spend for this requirement over the previous 3 years.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837887

## Provenance

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