Welcome Pack fulfilment and postage provider

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, a public authority governed by Welsh devolved regulations, is seeking a supplier for the provision and postage of branded welcome packs for its offer holders. This tender, titled "Welcome Pack fulfilment and postage provider," falls under the marketing services industry category. It is located in Pontypridd, UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and it involves an open competition method. The tender period concludes on 30th June 2026, with enquiries accepted until 25th June 2026. The estimated contract value is £160,000, with a gross amount of £192,000, and the contract potentially spans from 10th July 2026 to 9th July 2027, with a renewal option for an additional year.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly those experienced in the production and logistics of branded merchandise. Companies with capabilities in fulfilment and logistics that can deliver high-quality, brand-aligned products efficiently could benefit from participating in this procurement. The tender process values a combination of cost, quality, fulfilment capability, and social value, making it suitable for businesses that are agile and focused on delivering comprehensive solutions that not only meet conformance requirements but also add value to the purchasing institution and stakeholders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Welcome Pack fulfilment and postage provider

Notice Description

USW is seeking a supplier to provide branded USW welcome packs that support our offer holders in their decision-making process, and to instil a sense of belonging with the institution, as well as to generate excitement and anticipation ahead of starting with us in September that will land on results day in August to our firm offer holders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b65c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056833-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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