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Courier Services

Qualifications Scotland · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 00:02.

Opportunity overview

Courier Services - Generic and specific services

Classification

  • CPV64120000 — Courier services

Lots

  • Same day Courier ServicesValue not stated
  • Overnight Courier Services - 24 hour (Next Day) and 48-hourValue not stated
  • International Courier ServicesValue not stated
  • Script CarriageValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
SQA2546
Status
cancelled
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
64120000
Description
Courier services

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Same day Courier Services
Description
We have regular deliveries between our sites in Dalkeith and Glasgow and require couriers to collect from and deliver to a variety of residential and business addresses (mainly schools and colleges) throughout Scotland.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
SERVICE DELIVERY
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Name
SECURITY
Type
quality
Description
12.5
Criterion 3
Name
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Type
quality
Description
12.5
Criterion 4
Name
SUSTAINABILITY
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 5
Name
INNOVATION & ADDED VALUE
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 6
Name
FAIR WORK
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Type
price
Description
40
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Overnight Courier Services - 24 hour (Next Day) and 48-hour
Description
Qualifications Scotland has a regular requirement for an overnight courier service mainly throughout Scotland including the Highlands and Islands but also covering all parts of the UK
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
SERVICE DELIVERY
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Name
SECURITY
Type
quality
Description
12.5
Criterion 3
Name
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Type
quality
Description
12.5
Criterion 4
Name
SUSTAINABILITY
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 5
Name
INNOVATION & ADDED VALUE
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 6
Name
FAIR WORKS
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Type
price
Description
40
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
International Courier Services
Description
Qualifications Scotland has a regular requirement for international courier services.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
SERVICE DELIVERY
Type
quality
Description
20
Criterion 2
Name
SECURITY
Type
quality
Description
12.5
Criterion 3
Name
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Type
quality
Description
12.5
Criterion 4
Name
SUSTAINABILITY
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 5
Name
FAIR WORK
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 6
Name
INNOVATION & ADDED VALUE
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Type
price
Description
40
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Script Carriage
Description
This Lot will consist of 4 different services as detailed below: Service 1 – Collection of unmarked Coursework and Examination Materials from examination centres Service 2 – Collection of unmarked Artwork from examination centres. Service 3 – Delivery of unmarked Coursework and Examination Materials to markers Service 4 – Return of marked Coursework and Examination Materials to Qualifications Scotland
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Evidence of security throughout the process and service delivery
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 2
Name
Demonstration of overall understanding of Qualifications Scotland requirements
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 3
Name
Quality of service delivery and ability to meet required timescales
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 4
Name
Quality of contract support resources (to include Management Information and contingency arrangements)
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 5
Name
Evidence of value-added services (to include commitment to continuous improvement and environmental impact initiatives)
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 6
Name
Fair work practice
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Type
price
Description
40

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
64120000
Description
Courier services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
64120000
Description
Courier services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
64120000
Description
Courier services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
64120000
Description
Courier services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Qualifications Scotland
Id
GB-FTS-177861

Identifier

Legal Name
Qualifications Scotland

Address

Street Address
Lowden, 24 Wester Shawfair, Dalkeith
Locality
Midlothian
Region
UKM73
Postal Code
EH22 1FD
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 7976292614

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
09
Description
Education
Organisation 2
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-1033

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Award information

Award 1
Id
078243-2026-SQA2546-1
Title
Overnight Courier Services - 24 hour (Next Day) and 48-hour
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

2
Award 2
Id
078243-2026-2
Title
Same day Courier Services
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

1
Award 3
Id
078243-2026-3
Title
International Courier Services
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

3
Award 4
Id
078243-2026-4
Title
Script Carriage
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

4

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Midlothian · UKM73 · EH22 1FD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 063970-2026tender ·
  2. 078243-2026award, contract ·