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SU162(25) Provision of Direct Mail

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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12 Aug 2025 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract "SU162(25) Provision of Direct Mail" was undertaken by Swansea University, located in the United Kingdom. This process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on postal and telecommunications services, as well as direct marketing services. The procurement status is complete, and it was executed using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, in accordance with Welsh devolved regulations. This contract was awarded to Central Mailing Services Limited on 14th July 2025 and is active from this date until 31st May 2026. The procurement was related to direct mail campaigns aimed at undergraduate recruitment activities, with the gross contract value being GBP 72,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the postal and telecommunications sectors, particularly those that specialise in direct marketing and campaign services. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in handling high-volume direct mailing services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The process conducted by a public authority such as Swansea University also signals potential avenues for growth through partnerships with educational institutions, supporting their recruitment strategies. Engaging with such contracts may offer sustained opportunities for business expansion within the public sector, especially for those prepared to collaborate under devolved regulation frameworks.

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Notice Title

SU162(25) Provision of Direct Mail

Notice Description

Direct mail campaigns for Undergraduate recruitment activity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05862d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048054-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL MAILING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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