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title: "Courier Services"
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# Courier Services

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-961bae7e-f51e-449d-ab97-440274f1374e

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## Summary

The Open University has concluded a public procurement process for "Courier Services" under the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6017 (Lot 3). This contract involves the collection and delivery of letters, large letters, packages and parcels from the Open Universities Postroom and Warehouse to delivery addresses across the United Kingdom. With an estimated value of £2,000,000, the contract was awarded to Royal Mail Group Ltd. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 23 April 2023 and ends on 22 April 2027, providing services classified under the industry category "Post and courier services" (CPV code: 64100000). The buyer in this procurement is the Open University based in Milton Keynes (MK76AA), England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses involved in courier and postal services, particularly those capable of handling large volume deliveries across the UK. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly suited for such contracts due to the procurement's expressed suitability criteria. Engaging in this contract can boost market position and expand operational capabilities, thanks to the comprehensive and ongoing nature of the services required over an extensive 4-year period. Furthermore, aligning with a substantial entity like the Open University can offer substantial industry credibility and future collaborative opportunities.

## Notice

A call-off contract awarded under Crown Commercial Service framework for Postal Goods, Services and Solutions (RM6017), Lot 3 (Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels) for the collection and delivery of letters, large letters, packages and, parcels from the Open Universities Postroom and Warehouse to delivery addresses in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded using the direct award route allowed for in the framework, taking into account the criteria for direct award as stated in the frameworks guidance document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2caf5d9-67d9-48a5-b9b5-dc4d45e0fec2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2023 - 22 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2caf5d9-67d9-48a5-b9b5-dc4d45e0fec2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2caf5d9-67d9-48a5-b9b5-dc4d45e0fec2
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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