---
title: "Courier Services/ITT/PRO/2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06907e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06907e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-05-01"
---

# Courier Services/ITT/PRO/2026

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06907e

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## Summary

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority based in Milton Keynes, is planning a procurement process for Courier Services, both domestically and internationally. This tender, identified as OUPA11639, falls under the services category with a significant value of £6,120,000 excluding VAT. It is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date anticipated on 1st June 2027, and the contract period is scheduled to run from 11th January 2028 to 10th January 2031, with potential renewal extending until 10th January 2032. The procurement aligns with legal regulations outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This planned procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the post and courier services industry to engage in a lucrative contract with a prestigious institution like The Open University. Companies specialised in delivering postal and courier services, particularly those with capabilities for international operations, will find this tender particularly appealing. Engaging in this contract could provide robust business growth and an expanding portfolio of public sector clients.

## Notice

Tender of OU Courier Services both domestically and internationally

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040604-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2028 - 10 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64110000 - Postal services
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 13:48 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040604-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040604-2026
  1st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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