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DHL Courier - Post Room 2025/26

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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18 Sep 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DHL Courier - Post Room 2025/26" contract, managed by The Open University, has reached the award stage. The contract, categorised under courier services within the services industry category, pertains to the delivery needs of the university's post room for the 2025/26 period. The process concluded with an award date of 18th September 2025, following the direct procurement method that did not involve competition, as it was below the threshold. Located in Milton Keynes, UK, The Open University served as the buying organisation. The contract is active, with a start date of 1st August 2025 and an end date of 31st July 2026, valued at £47,400 excluding VAT, with the gross amount being £56,880.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale courier and logistics providers. DHL International (UK) Limited, identified as a large enterprise, successfully secured the contract. Companies equipped to offer reliable and efficient courier services in the UK would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. Given the direct nature of this procurement process, businesses with existing relationships or reputations with public authorities could benefit greatly from such contracts, enhancing their portfolios and expanding their service reach within the sector.

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Notice Title

DHL Courier - Post Room 2025/26

Notice Description

Courier Services for OU Post Room 2025/26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057822-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

DHL INTERNATIONAL (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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