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Communications & Engagement Solutions for Keele University

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

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04 Nov 2025 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Keele University seeking Communications & Engagement Solutions through a tender titled "Communications & Engagement Solutions for Keele University" under Lot 6 - Hybrid Solutions of the NHS SBS framework. This selective procurement method culminated in an award stage, with the contract being granted to CFH Docmail Ltd. The industry category is under electronic mail and mailing services, with the contract taking place in England at postal code ST5 5BG. The tender process was concluded with the award notice published on 4th November 2025, with the contract commencing on 7th October 2025 and spanning until 7th October 2027, valued at £200,000.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in electronic mail and mailing services, particularly those capable of providing hybrid communications solutions. Ideal candidates for such tendering opportunities include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are adept in delivering efficient and scalable communication solutions. As the procurement was structured as a call-off from a framework agreement, businesses already part of or able to join such frameworks could find advantageous opportunities to expand their reach within the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

Communications & Engagement Solutions for Keele University

Notice Description

Call-off under the NHS SBS Patient/Citizen Communications & Engagement Solutions. Reference: SBS10175. Lot 6 - Hybrid Solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1181511-fedb-4037-913c-d18ea07af33e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

64216120 - Electronic mail services

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 7 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFH DOCMAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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