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Professional Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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02 Oct 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth, a public authority within the sub-central government category, has completed the procurement process for professional services, specifically the supply of mailing services. The procurement falls under the services category and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others, with the contract signed from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The process, identified by the title "Professional Services," was conducted below the threshold using an unspecified procurement method. Key contract information, including a gross amount of £120,000, was formalised and documented on 2nd October 2025. The contract was awarded to Royal Mail Group PLC/Parcel Force, marking the completion of the tender stage and the active status of the contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in mailing services to collaborate with prominent public sector institutions like the University of Plymouth. Ideal candidates for such opportunities would be substantial enterprises capable of handling extensive distribution networks across the UK regions specified. The significant contract value and the broad geographical coverage suggest that businesses with robust operational capacities and an existing stronghold in the logistic or mailing sectors would be particularly well-suited to benefit from similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Professional Services

Notice Description

Supply of Mailing Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a671
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061584-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

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