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title: "CSP26432 - Courier / postal services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06833f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-15"
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# CSP26432 - Courier / postal services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06833f

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom, has successfully concluded a contract under the title "CSP26432 - Courier / postal services". The procurement falls within the post and courier services category and was conducted through a direct method due to technical reasons that necessitated selection without competition. The contracting process is now complete, with the contract awarded to ROYAL MAIL GROUP LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in London. The details were formalised on 15th April 2026, and the contract period extends until 31st March 2027, covering services to be delivered across the United Kingdom.

This contract presents stable business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale service providers able to meet stringent technical requirements and deliver efficient postal and courier services. Businesses similar to ROYAL MAIL GROUP LIMITED, with capabilities to handle comprehensive delivery services across the UK, would find such contracts advantageous for reinforcing their market presence and expanding service offerings. The procurement method was direct, highlighting the necessity for specialised services that align with specific operational criteria, thus serving enterprises capable of sustaining high-quality logistical operations.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for courier / postal services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034308-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,149 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 14:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034308-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034308-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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