Award

Mailing Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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17 Oct 2024 at 09:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed its procurement process for "Mailing Services," specifically focusing on Royal Mail pre-postage and corporate envelopes. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, suitable for below-threshold requirements. Covering the South West region of the United Kingdom, the tender was valued at £110,000 and falls under the industry category of postage-franking machines. This procurement process followed a specified timeline, with the tender period ending on 31st July 2024, the contract starting on 1st August 2024, and concluding on 1st August 2025. The awarded supplier for this contract is Royal Mail Group PLC/Parcel Force.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in mailing and postage services, particularly those capable of fulfilling large-scale, long-term projects. While the contract was awarded to a larger entity, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should note this procurement as guidance for the types of projects being tendered by educational institutions like the University of Plymouth. Engaging in such contracts can significantly enhance business growth and market presence for companies able to meet these specified requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mailing Services

Notice Description

Royal Mail pre-postage , corporate envelopes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cba447e-6b76-4503-832e-77a36374aa56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30caed0-971e-4f73-bb04-d8638f871e6b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30144100 - Postage-franking machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP PLC/PARCEL FORCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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