Planning

Postal Services Framework

  • Scottish Government

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-026582

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04925d

Published 21 August 2024, 8:52am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Government

Victoria Quay

Edinburgh

EH6 6QQ

Contact

Paul Brydon

Email

paul.brydon@gov.scot

Telephone

+44 1312443718

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.scotland.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Postal Services Framework

Reference number

SP-24-09

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 64110000 - Postal services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Framework for the provision of Postal and Print & Post Services to Scottish Public Sector Organisations.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £50,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Framework for the provision of Physical and Hybrid Mail Services

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 64110000 - Postal services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The provision of physical mail and hybrid mail to public bodies throughout Scotland including the Highlands and Islands and remote areas.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Framework for the provision of scheduled bulk mailings

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 64110000 - Postal services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of a scheduled regular bulk mail (print and post) services to public bodies throughout Scotland including the Highlands and Islands and remote areas.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

28 October 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring requirements on behalf of Scottish Public Bodies. The current Postal Services Framework is due to expire on 30 June 2025. Initial work has commenced in developing a draft procurement strategy including canvassing stakeholders across the public sector. In order to complete and finalise the strategy SPPD recognises the value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to the process on a non-competitive and non-judgemental basis.

This request for information is aimed at collating views from market participants. The information gathered may be used in developing the procurement strategy and deliver contractual arrangements for postal services requirements.

Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the attached request for information questionnaire, using the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/zYJ3kzfuQL

The questionnaire should be completed by 4pm on 6 September 2024.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=775168.

(SC Ref:775168)