Tender

Mailing Services 2026

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

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Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Westminster is conducting an open procurement process for “Mailing Services 2026.” Located in London, this tender falls under the services category and is valued at approximately GBP 500,000 to GBP 600,000. The contract duration is set from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the tender period ending on 3rd June 2026. Prospective businesses are invited to submit enquiries until 15th May 2026. The procurement is governed by the legal framework stipulated in the UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring a transparent and regulated process.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specializing in mailing services to partner with a reputable educational institution. Companies with proven experience in delivering high-quality, efficient mailing operations and offering significant added value will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth. The tender encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), providing them a chance to expand their portfolio and enhance service delivery capabilities. Companies that excel in cost management, quality assurance, and environmental social value considerations are well-positioned to compete successfully in this procurement.

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Notice Title

Mailing Services 2026

Notice Description

The University of Westminster is seeking a supplier to manage and deliver comprehensive mailing services for a period of 3-5 years. The appointed provider will be responsible for the efficient, secure, and timely handling of all outgoing University mail. Details of the required services are included in the tender documentation. Aims and Outcomes The objectives of the contract include: * To maintain or improve the existing mailing services. * To deliver the services in line with the attached specification. * To actively seek improvement in cost and quality of the service over the life of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 24 month extension possible either as a single extension or as 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040018-2026
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

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 2HW
Post Town
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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