---
title: "Postal Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839382"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839382.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE"
published: "2026-08-05"
---

# Postal Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839382

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## Summary

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has concluded a procurement process for "Postal Services," specifically the "Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters, and Parcels within the UK." The industry category for this service falls under general public services. The process reached the award stage with a contract signing date of 1st July 2026. Located in Edinburgh, SCTS operates as both a buyer and a central purchasing body. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness in the tender process. This service is essential for ensuring the efficient postal operations required by the agency, contributing to the UK's effective judicial administration.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in postal services, particularly those with the capacity to handle large volumes of mail across the UK efficiently. With a contract value of £1.6 million, awarded to Royal Mail, this procurement underscores the importance for businesses to maintain robust operational capabilities and compliance with regulations to compete effectively. Companies of similar scale that specialise in logistics and mail delivery would be well-positioned to engage in such tenders, as they can leverage their expertise to meet the stringent service delivery standards expected by government organisations like SCTS.

## Notice

Physical Mail - Lot 2: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within UK

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Physical Mail - Lot 2: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561682 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 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 | £1,600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| 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

- 5 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561682

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561682
  Postal Services - Physical Mail - Lot 2: Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within UK

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839382

## Provenance

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