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title: "T1176 Post Room Courier"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
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# T1176 Post Room Courier

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adcd1465-fa13-4dbd-b6af-25c4d30b0dfd

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## Summary

The University of Essex, located in Colchester, England, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "T1176 Post Room Courier." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on post and courier services, with a CPV classification of 64100000. The value of the contract is £40,000. This tender involved a competitive quotation process described as a "limited" procurement method, suitable for competitive quoting below threshold. The service will operate within the East of England, with RedHead Couriers being awarded the contract on 19 January 2026. The contractual services begin on 26 January 2026 and conclude on 26 January 2027.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in courier and logistics services, particularly those in close proximity to the East of England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly beneficial, as it has been acknowledged as suitable for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Companies looking to expand their client base in the education sector, specifically those capable of managing inter-campus logistics efficiently, would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

Courier to transport parcels, letters and ad-hoc items between campuses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaff4cdf-1f27-4917-b903-d43de52d6079 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDHEAD COURIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaff4cdf-1f27-4917-b903-d43de52d6079

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaff4cdf-1f27-4917-b903-d43de52d6079
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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