Post room

When getting your business post delivered to the LSE please use this format:

YOUR NAME
YOUR DEPARTMENT
LONDON SCHOOL of ECONOMICS
HOUGHTON STREET
LONDON
WC2A 2AE

Please include your department on the address. Missing delivery information will prolong the delivery.

For outgoing mail, please ensure the return address, including your department is on the back of the envelope.

Outgoing mail is franked as 2nd class unless otherwise requested.

Other franking services that are available, Recorded Delivery, 9am and 1pm Special Guarantee.

We can arrange same day collection and delivery or an overnight service both within the London area or outside.  Vehicle types range from push bikes, motorbikes or vans.

If this is a service that you require, please email the full address information, including the email and phone number of the receiver to: estates.postroom@lse.ac.uk  before anything is booked we will confirm the price.  

Please include your department budget code.

We are not able to accept cash for courier deliveries, only departmental re-charging.

DHL

The schools international overseas courier is DHL, your department administrator will have the log in details and training on how to book this service. The Post Room offers the DHL training to anyone who requires it. We can also provide packing material and additional DHL supplies for your shipment.

Please include/attach both of the print outs that are generated for your shipment.

The Post Room staff will collect from your department's out tray on the collection rounds, if you have a large quantity of outgoing packages, please contact us, so we can arrange a special collection.

The Post Room can advise on the transit times for all international destinations (pdf).

Where is my item?

The DHL website allows you to track your shipment, just type your Airway Bill number in the track your Shipment box www.dhl.co.uk/en/express/tracking.html

The last collection DHL makes from LSE is 5pm, if you have any urgent outgoing DHL packages that have been completed after the afternoon collection, please ensure they reach the Post Room promptly before 5pm.

Not just sending a document?

Anything other than documents for overseas deliveries will need to be accompanied by customs documentation. If you are using DHL to send your item then all customs information will be entered via the web portal as you generate your shipment.  If you are sending your item via Royal Mail a Customs Documentation sticker is available from the Post Room, this needs to be filled out and attached to the package.  If you are unsure what documentation is needed please contact the Post Room.

EORI Number - GB629588094000

When sending packages you may be asked for LSE's EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification).  This number is a unique ID code used to track and register customs information.