---
title: "OUPA11553"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058df1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-08-26"
---

# OUPA11553

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058df1

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## Summary

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, has concluded a direct procurement process titled "OUPA11553" for the provision of courier services for the OU Warehouse in the period 2025/26. The procurement, classified under the services industry category, was conducted below the threshold and did not involve competition. The contract was awarded to DHL International (UK) Limited, with an active status and a gross value of £54,000, effective from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The process progressed through the award and contract stages, with the contract notice published on 26th August 2025.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly those capable of providing efficient logistics solutions to substantial organisations like The Open University. Large-scale businesses with a proven track record in managing logistics for educational institutions or large warehouses are ideally suited. Such companies can leverage this contract to build a reputable portfolio within the public sector, enhancing their visibility and credibility for future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Courier Services for OU Warehouse 2025/26

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051343-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| 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 | DHL INTERNATIONAL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 14:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051343-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051343-2025
  26th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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