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Provision of Domestic and International Courier Services

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Domestic and International Courier Services" with the contract being awarded to DHL International (UK) Limited. This procurement falls under the education industry category, specifically aimed at supporting the logistical needs of the university located in Glasgow, UKM82 region. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication, leveraging the NEUPC Framework Agreement for Courier Services, and resulted in an active contract worth £202,500. The contract was signed on 20 May 2026, and there was a unique international bid involved, marking the completion of this award stage with reference UOS-34935-2024.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for large-scale businesses with expertise in courier services to establish a significant relationship with a prestigious educational institution like the University of Strathclyde. Companies operating in logistics and delivery sectors, particularly those with capabilities in both domestic and international courier operations, would find this contract advantageous for expanding their reach within the educational domain. The procurement was conducted through a direct award, making it well-suited for first-ranked suppliers in specially designated frameworks who are poised to deliver efficient and comprehensive courier solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Domestic and International Courier Services

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Domestic and International Courier Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Domestic and International Courier Services as a direct award via the NEUPC Framework Agreement for Courier Services (Reference PMR2005) to DHL International (UK) Ltd. The University requires courier services as a corporate contract available to all departments to provide both domestic and international courier services.

Procurement Information

This procurement was conducted as a direct award via the NEUPC Framework Agreement for Courier Services (Reference PMR2005) to the first-ranked supplier on Lot 2 - International Courier and Mail Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832674
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556937
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

64120000 - Courier services

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£202,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DHL INTERNATIONAL (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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