---
title: "DHL Courier - Post Room 2025/26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059d73"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-09-18"
---

# DHL Courier - Post Room 2025/26

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059d73

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DHL Courier - Post Room 2025/26" contract, managed by The Open University, has reached the award stage. The contract, categorised under courier services within the services industry category, pertains to the delivery needs of the university's post room for the 2025/26 period. The process concluded with an award date of 18th September 2025, following the direct procurement method that did not involve competition, as it was below the threshold. Located in Milton Keynes, UK, The Open University served as the buying organisation. The contract is active, with a start date of 1st August 2025 and an end date of 31st July 2026, valued at £47,400 excluding VAT, with the gross amount being £56,880.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale courier and logistics providers. DHL International (UK) Limited, identified as a large enterprise, successfully secured the contract. Companies equipped to offer reliable and efficient courier services in the UK would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. Given the direct nature of this procurement process, businesses with existing relationships or reputations with public authorities could benefit greatly from such contracts, enhancing their portfolios and expanding their service reach within the sector.

## Notice

Courier Services for OU Post Room 2025/26

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057822-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 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 | £47,400 |

## 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

- 18 Sep 2025 at 14:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057822-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057822-2025
  18th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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