Tender

Direct Mail Services

FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS

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Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Falmouth Exeter Plus is conducting a public procurement process to appoint a supplier for Direct Mail Services under a 36-month fixed-term contract, catering to the campuses of Falmouth University in Falmouth and Penryn. The procurement is in the tender stage, with key dates including a tender period ending on 4th March 2026. This process is being conducted under the open procedure method, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Predominantly located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the services required fall under the industry category of Mail Delivery Services, with additional classifications for Mailing and Storage and Retrieval Services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mail and courier services, particularly those with capabilities in efficient delivery, management, and storage solutions. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are well-positioned to compete for this contract, given its suitability requirements. Engaging in this procurement process can expand business reach and establish a partnership with an esteemed educational institution, enhancing credibility and marketability in the service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Mail Services

Notice Description

2.1 Falmouth University (FU) is looking to appoint a supplier on a 36- month fixed term contract to undertake Direct Mail services to the Falmouth University Campuses at Falmouth (Woodlane, Falmouth) and Penryn (Treliever Road, Penryn).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-deea5b91-3cca-4431-94c6-dd55ed33a571
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f0c0334-968d-4002-8aac-d9bfa58b795a
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

64121100 - Mail delivery services

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS
Contact Name
Chris Jones
Contact Email
procurement@fxplus.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRYN, CORNWALL
Postcode
TR10 9FE
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

Further Information

Notice URLs

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