Tender

Mailing Services 2026

UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

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Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Westminster is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking to appoint a supplier for comprehensive mailing services. This opportunity, titled "Mailing Services 2026," is open through an open procedure above the threshold, and it falls within the services industry category, specifically under mailing services (CPV code 79571000). The contract will operate within the United Kingdom, with services to be delivered within England. Key dates include the tender closure on 3rd June 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £300,000 to £500,000, providing a substantive opportunity for potential suppliers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies specialising in mailing services and those able to provide efficient, secure, and timely handling of outgoing post will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. With the aim of maintaining or improving existing services, alongside a focus on cost and quality enhancement over the contract's duration, businesses with innovative solutions in mail handling stand to benefit greatly from engaging in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Mailing Services 2026

Notice Description

The University of Westminster is seeking a supplier to manage and deliver comprehensive mailing services for a period of 3-5 years. The appointed provider will be responsible for the efficient, secure, and timely handling of all outgoing University mail. Details of the required services are included in the tender documentation. Aims and Outcomes The objectives of the contract include: * To maintain or improve the existing mailing services. * To deliver the services in line with the attached specification. * To actively seek improvement in cost and quality of the service over the life of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01b4ef7e-f6dd-4959-9fd4-2739eb4152ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75b12039-f817-4901-aece-25a4eefb73fc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 2HW
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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