Ask William Expands Partnership with MBE Summertown, for Global Concierge Solutions
“Oxford-based businesses operating nationally and internationally.”
Oxford-based concierge and lifestyle management company Ask William has expanded its partnership with MBE Oxford Summertown, reinforcing a collaboration aimed at providing high-quality global solutions from the heart of the city.
The announcement follows Ask William’s growing involvement in international events and business support, including its role in assisting the Skoll World Forum held in Oxford in April 2025.
The company has reaffirmed its commitment to working with Oxfordshire-based suppliers wherever possible, with MBE Oxford Summertown now confirmed as a preferred logistics and print partner.
Founded by William Thomson, a former head concierge at the Randolph Hotel and a member of the prestigious Les Clefs d’Or professional association, Ask William provides private and corporate concierge services to clients in the UK and internationally.
The business has been working with MBE Oxford Summertown for bespoke printing, secure shipping, and specialist logistical support since its launch in 2020.
Ausra Miksiene, who has worked with the Mail Boxes Etc. network for more than fifteen years, including in an area management role, purchased the MBE Oxford Summertown store three years ago and has since focused on building strong client relationships and providing tailored service.
Ausra said, “Supporting businesses like Ask William is what makes this job so rewarding. We pride ourselves on delivering dependable, discreet and high-quality solutions, and it’s a privilege to grow alongside our customers and help them extend their impact globally. There’s a real momentum in Oxford to connect more locally founded businesses with international audiences, and we’re proud to play our part in that.”
Mail Boxes Etc. is the world’s leading third-party provider of shipping, fulfilment, print and marketing solutions to small and medium enterprises and consumers across the globe. As a brand, Mail Boxes Etc. is currently bucking the trend on UK high streets and is one of the few chain store outlets opening more stores, which I believe is because our service range meets so many growing needs.
With e-commerce booming and the growth in working-from-home, there are a huge number of businesses in the city who want a postal mailbox, separate to their operational or residential address, and a professional solution for shipping worldwide. International trade is a hot topic at the moment, and many people are worried about the impact of increasing complexity and costs for trading overseas.
For sending parcels and documents anywhere in the world, we take away the burden of choosing the right shipping partner for each package and help with documentation to ensure packages arrive with less likelihood of delays, and our packing solutions can help with exporting and importing fragile items safely.
“At MBE Oxford Summertown, we are proud to support Ask William with secure international shipping, including discreet packaging and delivery of high-value and time-sensitive items, bespoke printed materials produced to professional specifications, and logistics support such as customs documentation and international coordination.
This expanded agreement is an example of the vital importance of trusted supplier relationships in supporting Oxford-based businesses operating nationally and internationally.”
