SQA2235 - Courier Services

A Contract Award Notice
by SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
___
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
26 May 2022
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Midlothian

Geochart for 2 buyers and 4 suppliers

2 buyers

1 supplier

Description

Provision of Courier Services

Lot Division

1 Inter-site and same day deliveries

A daily requirement for a dedicated direct vehicle and driver to distribute internal mail between SQA sites

Award Criteria
Demonstration of overall understanding of SQA requirements 15.0
Demonstration of overall understanding of SQA requirements 15.0
Quality of service delivery and ability to meet required timescales 15.0
Quality of contract support resources (to include Management Information and contingency arrangements) 5.0
Evidence of value-added services (to include commitment to continuous improvement and environmental impact initiatives) 5.0
Fair Work Practice 5.0
PRICE 40.0
2 National 24hr and 48hr deliveries

SQA has a regular requirement for a parcel courier service mainly throughout Scotland including the Highlands and Islands. Most parcels are sent on a next day by 12pm delivery but we do require to have the option to send on an earlier timed delivery

Award Criteria
Demonstration of overall understanding of SQA requirements 15.0
Evidence of security throughout the process and service delivery 15.0
Quality of service delivery and ability to meet required timescales 15.0
Quality of contract support resources (to include Management Information and contingency arrangements) 5.0
Evidence of value-added services (to include commitment to continuous improvement and environmental impact initiatives) 5.0
Fair Work Practice 5.0
PRICE 40.0
3 International Deliveries

A delivery service is required to cover worldwide deliveries.

Award Criteria
Demonstration of overall understanding of SQA requirements 15.0
Evidence of security throughout the process and service delivery 15.0
Quality of service delivery and ability to meet required timescales 15.0
Quality of contract support resources (to include Management Information and contingency arrangements) 5.0
Evidence of value-added services (to include commitment to continuous improvement and environmental impact initiatives) 5.0
Fair Work Practice 5.0
PRICE 40.0
4 Script Carriage

The main examination process takes place over an 8-week period beginning around end of April/start of May. Examinations take place in schools and colleges (centres) across Scotland and Isle of Man. Completed examination scripts are collected on a daily basis. Depending on the SQA marking type, examinations scripts will be delivered to the SQA Dalkeith site or to our scanning supplier.

Award Criteria
Demonstration of overall understanding of SQA requirements 15.0
Evidence of security throughout the process and service delivery 15.0
Quality of service delivery and ability to meet required timescales 15.0
Quality of contract support resources (to include Management Information and contingency arrangements) 5.0
Evidence of value-added services (to include commitment to continuous improvement and environmental impact initiatives) 5.0
Fair Work Practice 5.0
PRICE 40.0

Award Detail

1 Unnamed (None)
  • Script Carriage
  • Reference: sqa2235
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – PROCUREMENT DISCONTINUED.
2 Unnamed (None)
  • Inter-site and same day deliveries
  • Reference: sqa2235
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – PROCUREMENT DISCONTINUED.
3 Unnamed (None)
  • National 24hr and 48hr deliveries
  • Reference: sqa2235
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – PROCUREMENT DISCONTINUED.
4 Unnamed (None)
  • International Deliveries
  • Reference: sqa2235
  • CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – PROCUREMENT DISCONTINUED.

CPV Codes

  • 64120000 - Courier services
  • 64100000 - Post and courier services
  • 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

(SC Ref:694943)

Reference

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