Tender

Tate - Provision of Membership Communication Services for Tate Members

TATE

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Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 15:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tate, a public authority within the central government, is inviting tenders for the provision of Membership Communication Services for its members. Situated in London, the project involves delivering both monthly and weekly printed communications, along with additional ad hoc mailing campaigns aimed at enhancing membership growth and retention. This active tender falls under the category of mailing-list compilation and mailing services, identified by CPV code 79570000 and classified as a service procurement with an open procedure method. Interested parties should note significant dates: the enquiry period ends on 13 February 2026, with the tender period closing on 20 February 2026. The estimated contract value is £300,000, excluding VAT, with execution expected to commence on 1 July 2026 and potentially extend until 30 June 2031 based on supplier performance.

This procurement opportunity can foster business growth for companies specialising in mailing services, particularly those capable of demonstrating technical competency through past case studies. Small to medium enterprises may find this tender particularly beneficial due to its openness to SMEs, provided they meet specific economic and technical selection criteria. Firms with robust public liability, employer's liability, professional indemnity, and product liability insurance, alongside evidence of financial stability, are encouraged to participate. The emphasis on quality and cost in award criteria underscores a balanced evaluation approach, offering an attractive proposition for businesses that excel in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions in the mailing services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tate - Provision of Membership Communication Services for Tate Members

Notice Description

This tender seeks a supplier to deliver our monthly and weekly programme of printed membership communications, in addition to ad hoc mailing campaigns, to support Tate's ambition to continue growing and retaining our membership.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions will be taken up dependent on supplier performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060da5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006322-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79570000 - Mailing-list compilation and mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4RG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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