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Courier Services

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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12 Feb 2025 at 11:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has concluded a public procurement process for "Courier Services" under the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6017 (Lot 3). This contract involves the collection and delivery of letters, large letters, packages and parcels from the Open Universities Postroom and Warehouse to delivery addresses across the United Kingdom. With an estimated value of £2,000,000, the contract was awarded to Royal Mail Group Ltd. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 23 April 2023 and ends on 22 April 2027, providing services classified under the industry category "Post and courier services" (CPV code: 64100000). The buyer in this procurement is the Open University based in Milton Keynes (MK76AA), England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses involved in courier and postal services, particularly those capable of handling large volume deliveries across the UK. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly suited for such contracts due to the procurement's expressed suitability criteria. Engaging in this contract can boost market position and expand operational capabilities, thanks to the comprehensive and ongoing nature of the services required over an extensive 4-year period. Furthermore, aligning with a substantial entity like the Open University can offer substantial industry credibility and future collaborative opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

A call-off contract awarded under Crown Commercial Service framework for Postal Goods, Services and Solutions (RM6017), Lot 3 (Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels) for the collection and delivery of letters, large letters, packages and, parcels from the Open Universities Postroom and Warehouse to delivery addresses in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded using the direct award route allowed for in the framework, taking into account the criteria for direct award as stated in the frameworks guidance document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-961bae7e-f51e-449d-ab97-440274f1374e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2caf5d9-67d9-48a5-b9b5-dc4d45e0fec2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2023 - 22 Apr 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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