Planning

Courier Services/ITT/PRO/2026

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Planning

01 May 2026 at 13:48

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, is planning a procurement process for Courier Services, both domestically and internationally. This tender, identified as OUPA11639, falls under the services category with a significant value of £6,120,000 excluding VAT. It is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date anticipated on 1st June 2027, and the contract period is scheduled to run from 11th January 2028 to 10th January 2031, with potential renewal extending until 10th January 2032. The procurement aligns with legal regulations outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This planned procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the post and courier services industry to engage in a lucrative contract with a prestigious institution like The Open University. Companies specialised in delivering postal and courier services, particularly those with capabilities for international operations, will find this tender particularly appealing. Engaging in this contract could provide robust business growth and an expanding portfolio of public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier Services/ITT/PRO/2026

Notice Description

Tender of OU Courier Services both domestically and internationally

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06907e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040604-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

64110000 - Postal services

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,120,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2028 - 10 Jan 2031 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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