Tender

SU18(26) Provision of Direct Mail

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "SU18(26) Provision of Direct Mail," initiated by Swansea University, seeks suppliers for direct mail services including print, pack, and mailing for university campaigns. This procurement is classified under postal and telecommunications services and is conducted through an open procedure. The procurement stage is currently active and hosted on the eTenderWales portal, with a submission deadline of 28th April 2026. The buyer is Swansea University, located in Swansea, Wales, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 15th April 2026, tender submission closing on 28th April 2026, and the award period concluding on 18th May 2026. The expected contract start date is scheduled for 8th June 2026, spanning up to three years with a potential one-year extension.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in direct mail services, offering a gross contract value of £486,000. The procurement process will consider various quality-based criteria, including service delivery and account management, alongside price scheduling, thus favouring companies with proven expertise and competitive pricing strategies. Firms proficient in managing large-scale postal and telecommunications services, along with those possessing robust case studies and expertise in service delivery, would be well-suited to compete. Businesses are encouraged to leverage the electronic submission process, available in English and Welsh, to submit detailed proposals that meet the tender’s requirements successfully.

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Notice Title

SU18(26) Provision of Direct Mail

Notice Description

SU18(26) Provision of Direct Mail (print, pack, mail) for University Mailing Campaigns Please see Specification for requirements, any volume or value stated is based on historical data and is not guaranteed. In line with Procurement Act 2023 Schedule 5, for any future procurement of additional or repeat goods, services or works we reserve the right to directly award under sch5 para.8 a) and b). This tender is being run on eTenderWales portal https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html Please ensure that you follow the eTendering portal instructions carefully to ensure that your completed tender is correctly saved and successfully submitted. Should you require assistance, please refer to the online "HELP FOR SUPPLIERS" in the first instance. Any further problems should be directed to the eTendering helpdesk, available Mon-Fri from 8am to 6pm on: Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk Telephone: 0800 069 8634

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029110-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£405,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£405,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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