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title: "Provision of Domestic and International Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832674"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Provision of Domestic and International Courier Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832674

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Domestic and International Courier Services" with the contract being awarded to DHL International (UK) Limited. This procurement falls under the education industry category, specifically aimed at supporting the logistical needs of the university located in Glasgow, UKM82 region. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication, leveraging the NEUPC Framework Agreement for Courier Services, and resulted in an active contract worth £202,500. The contract was signed on 20 May 2026, and there was a unique international bid involved, marking the completion of this award stage with reference UOS-34935-2024.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for large-scale businesses with expertise in courier services to establish a significant relationship with a prestigious educational institution like the University of Strathclyde. Companies operating in logistics and delivery sectors, particularly those with capabilities in both domestic and international courier operations, would find this contract advantageous for expanding their reach within the educational domain. The procurement was conducted through a direct award, making it well-suited for first-ranked suppliers in specially designated frameworks who are poised to deliver efficient and comprehensive courier solutions.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Domestic and International Courier Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Domestic and International Courier Services as a direct award via the NEUPC Framework Agreement for Courier Services (Reference PMR2005) to DHL International (UK) Ltd. The University requires courier services as a corporate contract available to all departments to provide both domestic and international courier services.

### Procurement Information

This procurement was conducted as a direct award via the NEUPC Framework Agreement for Courier Services (Reference PMR2005) to the first-ranked supplier on Lot 2 - International Courier and Mail Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556937 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £202,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DHL INTERNATIONAL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556937

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556937
  Provision of Domestic and International Courier Services - The University has awarded a contract for the Provision of Domestic and International Courier Services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832674
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/

## Provenance

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