---
title: "Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06755f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-26"
---

# Courier Services

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06755f

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## Summary

The Open University, categorised as a public authority under sub-central government, completed a procurement process on March 26, 2026, awarding a contract for courier services to DHL International (UK) Limited. The services cover the period from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, and the procurement was conducted using a direct method below the competition threshold. The contract, valued at £45,000 excluding VAT, involves delivering courier services across the United Kingdom and falls under the services category with CPV classification of '64120000'. The contract was signed on August 1, 2025, and the procurement stage reached completion without competition.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the courier services industry, particularly those capable of operating at a large scale like DHL International. While the procurement method was direct, suggesting it suits well-established businesses with proven capabilities, similar firms can seek future contracts requiring reliable, efficient logistics solutions. The focus on courier services suggests an increase in demand for efficient distribution systems, offering growth potential for businesses with strong logistical capabilities and expansive delivery networks in the UK.

## Notice

LDS use of DHL for the 2025/26

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028020-2026 |
| 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 Mar 2026 |
| 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 Mar 2026 at 14:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028020-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028020-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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