Courier contracts & logistics tenders
Courier, mail and logistics contracts across the UK public sector.
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Courier & logistics contract opportunities
15 examples · check the official noticeAI scope summary
The contract covers the end-to-end management of postal services, specifically integrating hybrid mail workflows, high-volume bulk mailings, and the secure processing of revenues and benefits documentation. The service must support the operational requirements of local authority communications, ensuring efficient dispatch and delivery of sensitive financial and administrative correspondence.
Services needed: Provision of comprehensive postal services including hybrid mail solutions, bulk mailing distribution, and specialist revenues and benefits correspondence management.
AI scope summary
Incorporation of a Post Office Main branch with a dedicated area offering a full range of postal services, operating with estimated annual fees of £60,000 to £65,000.
Services needed: Provision of Post Office branch retail services and counter operations within an existing or proposed retail business.
AI scope summary
Establishment of a Post Office Main branch with a dedicated service area and full service range, integrating into a retailer's existing or proposed business location. Estimated fees range from £44,000 to £49,000 per annum, with layout and design agreed to suit the specific business premises.
Services needed: Incorporation and operation of a Post Office Main branch offering a full range of postal services within an existing retail business.
AI scope summary
Integration of Post Office services into a vibrant and sustainable retail business, operating over the same opening hours with layout and design agreed to suit the business, generating estimated fees in the range of £32,000 to £36,000 per annum.
Services needed: Incorporation and operation of a Post Office Local branch integrated into an existing or proposed retail business.
AI scope summary
The successful retailer will operate a Post Office Local branch, integrating postal services into their own retail business model. The operator must align Post Office service hours with their retail opening hours and agree on a specific branch layout and design. The contract involves managing daily postal transactions with estimated annual fees between £23,000 and £28,500.
Services needed: Integration of Post Office services into an existing or proposed retail business to provide local postal services to the community.
AI scope summary
The contract involves incorporating a Post Office Local branch into a retail business, requiring the operator to offer postal services during the same opening hours as the retail store. The layout and design are flexible and subject to agreement to suit the specific business premises. The operator must pass a mandatory financial assessment and a suitability assessment to manage the branch.
Services needed: Integration of Post Office Local services into an existing or proposed retail business to provide postal services during retail hours.
AI scope summary
Incorporation of a Post Office Local into a vibrant and sustainable retail business operating over the same opening hours. Estimated Post Office fees are in the range of £19,000 to £21,500 per annum, requiring an assessment of the business plan, finances, and operational suitability.
Services needed: Provision of Post Office local counter services integrated into an existing or proposed retail business.
AI scope summary
Incorporation of a Post Office Local into a vibrant and sustainable retail business, offering services over the same opening hours with layout and design tailored to the retailer's premises. Estimated Post Office fees range between £18,000 and £20,000 per annum.
Services needed: Provision of Post Office Local counter services integrated into an existing or proposed retail business.
AI scope summary
The successful retailer will either purchase the current business or incorporate Post Office Local services into their own retail premises. The service must be offered over the same opening hours as the retail business, with layout and design agreed upon to suit the specific site. The contract involves managing Post Office transactions in exchange for annual fees.
Services needed: Integration of Post Office Local services into an existing or proposed retail business to provide postal services to the local community.
AI scope summary
Purchase of the current Post Office business or integration of a Post Office Local into an existing or proposed retail business on Sauchiehall Street. Estimated Post Office fees range between £8,000 and £14,000 per annum, inclusive of specified products.
Services needed: Provision of Post Office local branch services integrated into a vibrant and sustainable retail business.
AI scope summary
Integration of Post Office Local services into a retail business, requiring the operator to offer services during the same opening hours as the main retail outlet. The successful applicant must undergo a mandatory financial assessment and a suitability assessment to manage branch operations. Layout and design are subject to agreement between the operator and the buyer to ensure compatibility with the existing retail environment.
Services needed: Provision of retail-integrated Post Office Local services within an existing or proposed business premises for local community access.
AI scope summary
The contract involves incorporating a Post Office Local branch into a retail environment, requiring the operator to offer postal services aligned with their existing retail opening hours. The layout and design are flexible and subject to agreement to suit the specific business premises. The operator must pass a mandatory financial assessment and a suitability assessment to manage the branch operations.
Services needed: Integration of Post Office Local services into an existing or proposed retail business to provide postal services during retail hours.
AI scope summary
Integration of a Post Office Local service into a vibrant and sustainable retail business, operating over the same opening hours with estimated fees of 10,500 to 13,000 pounds per annum.
Services needed: Provision of Post Office local counter and postal services integrated into an existing or proposed retail business.
AI scope summary
Integration of a Post Office Local service into a vibrant and sustainable retail business, operating over the same opening hours with layout and design agreed to suit the retailer. Estimated Post Office fees range from £9,500 to £11,500 per annum.
Services needed: Incorporation of a Post Office Local branch into an existing or proposed retail business to offer postal services.
AI scope summary
The successful retailer will incorporate a Post Office Local branch into their business premises. The service must be offered during the same opening hours as the primary retail business. The layout and design will be agreed upon to suit the specific retail environment, with the operator receiving annual fees for the provision of these services.
Services needed: Integration of Post Office Local services into an existing or proposed retail business to provide postal services during standard retail opening hours.
What kind of courier contract are you looking for?
search terms and bid checksThese are public procurement records for businesses supplying delivery and logistics services. They are not a driver jobs board or a list of parcel rounds. If you are choosing between direct customers, subcontracting and public tenders, start with the courier contracts guide.
- Scheduled collection and delivery
- Read the route schedule, collection windows, expected volumes and arrangements for missed collections.
- Same-day and urgent courier services
- Check dispatch arrangements, response times, geographic coverage and out-of-hours demand.
- Medical or specimen transport
- Check packaging, temperature, tracking, handling and training requirements in the specification. Do not treat it as ordinary parcel work.
- Mail and document distribution
- Distinguish collection and delivery from postal services, mailroom operation and storage included in a wider lot.
Before you commit time to a bid
- Model waiting time, empty return journeys, failed deliveries and vehicle downtime as well as mileage.
- Check the required insurance, driver checks and proof-of-delivery records against the actual goods carried.
- Read volume estimates and exclusivity terms. An advertised contract value does not promise a fixed number of journeys.
Frameworks & DPS in this market
check application dates and requirementsThese are applications to join a purchasing arrangement. The advertised value may cover several suppliers and years of work.
AI scope summary
This Dynamic Purchasing System facilitates the delivery of medications prescribed via virtual clinics or following hospital discharge. The scope includes delivery time and location scheduling, but explicitly excludes the dispensing of medicines. It is a multi-supplier arrangement allowing for ongoing supplier onboarding throughout the system's lifetime.
Services needed: Provision of specialist pharmacy courier services for the delivery of outpatient and discharge medications to patient homes and workplaces.
Who wins this work
top suppliers by recorded wins · 5 yearsWho buys it
top buyers by recorded awarded value · 5 yearsRecorded market activity
historical contextPublic buyers published 458 courier & logistics awards over the last five years, with a published value of £1.6bn across 246 public buyers. 36 opportunities had future bid deadlines at the snapshot date, and 36% of the last year's awards ran through a framework or DPS. 88 recorded contracts in this market end within the 12 months after the snapshot date.Recorded by BidSkim from published notices. Recorded means published, values describe contracts, not verified payments. Updated 22 Sept 2026.
Awards by year
recorded awards per yearRecent awards
latest recorded awards, 12 monthsAI scope summary
Integration of a Post Office branch into a retail business at Dover Road, with estimated Post Office fees ranging from £47,500 to £52,500 per annum.
Services needed: Incorporation of a Post Office branch into an existing or proposed retail business to provide postal services.
This work has already been awarded.
AI scope summary
Retailer opportunity to either purchase the current Post Office business or incorporate a branch into an existing or proposed retail location, generating estimated Post Office fees between £29,000 and £30,500 per annum.
Services needed: Provision of Post Office branch retail services and incorporation into an existing or proposed business location.
This work has already been awarded.
AI scope summary
The service involves an emergency courier operation to transport prescriptions and dispensed medications between out-of-hours bases, community pharmacies, and patients' homes. The provider must liaise with on-call pharmacists, wait for prescriptions to be dispensed, and ensure timely delivery to support end-of-life care. The service requires high responsiveness to facilitate urgent patient access to treatment within the health board area.
Services needed: Provision of emergency medical courier services for the secure transportation of palliative care prescriptions and medications to patients' homes.
This work has already been awarded.
AI scope summary
Postal services including collection and delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels on behalf of a local authority under a direct award contract.
Services needed: Provision of postal and mailing services for local authority communications and administrative operations
This work has already been awarded.
AI scope summary
Collection and delivery services between office locations and postal addresses throughout the UK, including same day, business next day, residential next day, and a premium service with exceptional handling using a range of vehicle types and sizes.
Services needed: Provision of nationwide collection and delivery courier services including same day and next day business and residential options.
This work has already been awarded.
AI scope summary
DHL courier services for postal operations covering the financial year 2026/27, structured as a direct award contract with a value of GBP 44,740 running from August 2026 to July 2027.
Services needed: Provision of courier and postal delivery services for institutional mail and shipping operations
This work has already been awarded.
AI scope summary
Multi-lot courier requirements including same-day deliveries between Dalkeith, Glasgow, schools, and colleges across Scotland; overnight 24-hour and 48-hour UK-wide services; international shipments; and specialised script carriage involving the collection and return of coursework, examination materials, and artwork between examination centres, markers, and headquarters.
Services needed: Provision of national and international courier and secure transport services for educational materials and business documents.
This work has already been awarded.
AI scope summary
Inbound mail delivery to various Home Office sites, provision of PO boxes for streaming mail, and collection and despatch of customer-bound letters and documents via Special Delivery, First Class, and Air Mail to international customers.
Services needed: Provision of postal, mail collection, delivery, and PO Box services for government department operations and customer correspondence.
This work has already been awarded.
Courier & logistics procurement, answered
from the published recordsHow do I get courier contracts in the UK?
Choose the type of work first: direct customers, subcontracted routes or public sector tenders. For public work, find a notice that fits your routes and capacity, open the documents, check the participation conditions and submit through the buyer's stated portal. Our guide gives a practical qualification and pricing checklist.
How many courier & logistics opportunities are in this update?
36 courier & logistics opportunities were recorded with future bid deadlines across 600+ buyer sites as of 22 Sept 2026. These counts were taken on that date. Check the official notices for changes, or run a free scan to see which current opportunities fit your business.
Who buys courier & logistics services in the UK public sector?
246 public buyers awarded recorded courier & logistics contracts in the last five years. The largest by recorded value are BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, Home Office.
Can I apply to courier & logistics frameworks or DPS?
1 framework and DPS routes were advertised at the snapshot date for courier & logistics work, including EOECPH DPS for Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services for Deliveries to Patients. Your matched feed labels frameworks and DPS. Check the notice for admission requirements and application dates.
Which courier & logistics contracts could come back to market?
88 recorded contracts in this market carried an end date within 12 months of the snapshot date, worth a combined £310m where a value was published. Predict helps you track end dates and existing suppliers. An end date is a planning signal; the buyer may extend the contract or change how it buys the service.
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How our tender alerts workMarket snapshot
22 Sept 2026- Recorded awards, 5 years
- 458
- Recorded value, 5 years
- £1.6bn
- Buyers active, 5 years
- 246
- Ending within 12m of snapshot
- 88
- Via framework or DPS, 12m
- 36%
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browseAbout this data. Covering 600+ buyer sites · 5 years of records. We group records by CPV code and remove duplicates we have resolved. We list framework and DPS applications separately and leave their ceilings out of contract-value totals. We also exclude implausible values and future-dated awards. The counts describe the data on the update date. We hide examples when their recorded deadline arrives, but buyers can amend or cancel notices sooner. AI summaries describe the contract; your business needs a separate match assessment. Check the official documents before bidding. Updated 22 Sept 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.