--- title: "Domestic Courier Services/RES/PRO/2021" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c198" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c198" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c198.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c198.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-07-01" --- # Domestic Courier Services/RES/PRO/2021 Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c198 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c198) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c198.json) ## Summary The Open University has initiated a tender for Domestic Courier Services titled "Domestic Courier Services/RES/PRO/2021". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for courier services, with an emphasis on the UK market. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested parties should submit their proposals by 30th July 2021. The contract will primarily involve the collection and delivery of learning materials from the Wellingborough Distribution Services Warehouse, with a focus on secure and efficient shipping within the UK, targeting a delivery timeframe of up to 48 hours. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in courier and logistics services, particularly those capable of handling parcels weighing from 100g to 10kg and that can provide fully tracked delivery options. Companies with the capability to deliver to both commercial and residential addresses, including secure facilities such as HM Prisons and BFPO addresses, will find this procurement especially suited to their operations. The contract is structured for an initial period of four years, with potential extensions, making it an attractive opportunity for sustained business engagement. ## Notice The Open University seeks a provider for UK based courier services. The contract will provide a variety of delivery options for packages from 100g to generally about 10kg. A significant proportion of parcels will be collected from our Wellingborough Distribution Services (WDS) Warehouse and will be within the dimensions of 250mm X 350mm x 75m with an average parcel weight of 1.98kg. The vast majority of our shipments are expected to be shipped to customer within 48 hours. The packages will contain learning materials for students and faculty across the UK, although it is possible that collection points and contents may differ from time to time. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Open University seeks a provider for UK based courier services. The contract will provide a variety of delivery options for packages from 100g to generally about 10kg. A significant proportion of parcels will be collected from our Wellingborough Distribution Services (WDS) Warehouse and will be within the dimensions of 250mm X 350mm x 75m with an average parcel weight of 1.98kg. The vast majority of our shipments are expected to be shipped to customer within 48 hours. The packages will contain learning materials for students and faculty across the UK, although it is possible that collection points and contents may differ from time to time. Summary of Key Requirements* Secure delivery of parcels to commercial and residential addresses* Delivery to HM Prisons and secure facilities* Delivery to BFPO addresses* Fully tracked service that is accessible by staff and students* "Package delivered" notifications to the OU and "package due to be delivered" notifications to our customer* Collection services for items to be returned to the OU Options: The contract is for an initial period of 4 years and may be extended by the OU for further 12 month periods up to a maximum length of 6 years in total, at its discretion. Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 4 years and may be extended by the OU for further 12 month periods up to a maximum length of 6 years in total, at its discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015049-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK7 6BP | | 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 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64120000 - Courier services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2021 at 11:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015049-2021 - 1 Jul 2021 at 11:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015048-2021 - 29 Jun 2021 at 20:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014885-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/BuyerProfiles - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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