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title: "Courier Services"
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# Courier Services

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3145ebca-0a53-4586-b1f8-8cbc5390fbf4

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## Summary

The procurement process for courier services was initiated by Aston University, located in Birmingham, England, under the industry category of "Courier services" with a specific CPV classification of 64120000. This process, carried out through a direct award from a framework, has reached the award stage, with the contract formally active as of 27th August 2025. The total contract value stands at £150,000, covering a service period from 31st August 2025 to 31st August 2028. The procurement is not specifically tailored to SMEs or VCSEs and is suitable for large companies with robust logistical capabilities.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and shipping sector to establish long-term partnerships in the academic domain. Large-scale enterprises with established services in courier logistics are well-positioned to benefit from such a contract, enabling them to expand their client base and gain a foothold within the educational sector. The awarded supplier for this procurement is DHL International (UK) Ltd, showcasing the competitive edge large corporations have in securing university-level service contracts abroad. Such partnerships can enhance business growth by fostering reliable service standards and strengthening market presence in key geographical areas.

## Notice

The requirement is to offer a wide range of logistics and shipping services tailored to our needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c184340-49ca-4c6c-a09f-8cee88b50960 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award via framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DHL INTERNATIONAL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c184340-49ca-4c6c-a09f-8cee88b50960

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c184340-49ca-4c6c-a09f-8cee88b50960
  10th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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