Courier Services

Qualifications Scotland

Published: Jul 8, 2026

Updated: Jul 8, 2026

Source: Public Contracts Scotland

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 2.4 million. Proposals must be submitted before August 11, 2026.

Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Courier Services - Generic and specific services Lot: Same day Courier Services — 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. Lot: Overnight Courier Services - 24 hour (Next Day) and 48-hour — 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 Lot: International Courier Services — Qualifications Scotland has a regular requirement for international courier services. Lot: Script Carriage — 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

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on July 8, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Qualifications Scotland

Qualifications Scotland has issued 28 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 8, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to £2,360,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 11, 2026. You have 34 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Qualifications Scotland in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.