Tender

Domestic Courier Services/RES/PRO/2021

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has initiated a tender for Domestic Courier Services titled "Domestic Courier Services/RES/PRO/2021". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for courier services, with an emphasis on the UK market. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested parties should submit their proposals by 30th July 2021. The contract will primarily involve the collection and delivery of learning materials from the Wellingborough Distribution Services Warehouse, with a focus on secure and efficient shipping within the UK, targeting a delivery timeframe of up to 48 hours.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in courier and logistics services, particularly those capable of handling parcels weighing from 100g to 10kg and that can provide fully tracked delivery options. Companies with the capability to deliver to both commercial and residential addresses, including secure facilities such as HM Prisons and BFPO addresses, will find this procurement especially suited to their operations. The contract is structured for an initial period of four years, with potential extensions, making it an attractive opportunity for sustained business engagement.

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Notice Title

Domestic Courier Services/RES/PRO/2021

Notice Description

The Open University seeks a provider for UK based courier services. The contract will provide a variety of delivery options for packages from 100g to generally about 10kg. A significant proportion of parcels will be collected from our Wellingborough Distribution Services (WDS) Warehouse and will be within the dimensions of 250mm X 350mm x 75m with an average parcel weight of 1.98kg. The vast majority of our shipments are expected to be shipped to customer within 48 hours. The packages will contain learning materials for students and faculty across the UK, although it is possible that collection points and contents may differ from time to time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Open University seeks a provider for UK based courier services. The contract will provide a variety of delivery options for packages from 100g to generally about 10kg. A significant proportion of parcels will be collected from our Wellingborough Distribution Services (WDS) Warehouse and will be within the dimensions of 250mm X 350mm x 75m with an average parcel weight of 1.98kg. The vast majority of our shipments are expected to be shipped to customer within 48 hours. The packages will contain learning materials for students and faculty across the UK, although it is possible that collection points and contents may differ from time to time. Summary of Key Requirements* Secure delivery of parcels to commercial and residential addresses* Delivery to HM Prisons and secure facilities* Delivery to BFPO addresses* Fully tracked service that is accessible by staff and students* "Package delivered" notifications to the OU and "package due to be delivered" notifications to our customer* Collection services for items to be returned to the OU

Options: The contract is for an initial period of 4 years and may be extended by the OU for further 12 month periods up to a maximum length of 6 years in total, at its discretion.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 4 years and may be extended by the OU for further 12 month periods up to a maximum length of 6 years in total, at its discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c198
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015049-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sarah Dunn
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908655814

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6BP
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
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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