Award

Courier Services

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

10 Oct 2025 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for courier services was initiated by Aston University, located in Birmingham, England, under the industry category of "Courier services" with a specific CPV classification of 64120000. This process, carried out through a direct award from a framework, has reached the award stage, with the contract formally active as of 27th August 2025. The total contract value stands at £150,000, covering a service period from 31st August 2025 to 31st August 2028. The procurement is not specifically tailored to SMEs or VCSEs and is suitable for large companies with robust logistical capabilities.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and shipping sector to establish long-term partnerships in the academic domain. Large-scale enterprises with established services in courier logistics are well-positioned to benefit from such a contract, enabling them to expand their client base and gain a foothold within the educational sector. The awarded supplier for this procurement is DHL International (UK) Ltd, showcasing the competitive edge large corporations have in securing university-level service contracts abroad. Such partnerships can enhance business growth by fostering reliable service standards and strengthening market presence in key geographical areas.

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Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

The requirement is to offer a wide range of logistics and shipping services tailored to our needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3145ebca-0a53-4586-b1f8-8cbc5390fbf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c184340-49ca-4c6c-a09f-8cee88b50960
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award via framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DHL INTERNATIONAL (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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