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05 Aug 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Trinity University has recently completed a procurement process for mail services within the UK, designed to manage stamped and general mail services. Located in Leeds, the buying organisation falls under the category of sub-central government public authority, aiming to streamline its mail handling requirements. The process did not go through open competition, as it was conducted below the threshold for competitive tendering and was directly awarded to Royal Mail Group Limited, a large supplier based in London. Key dates include the start of the contract on 1st August 2026, running until 31st July 2027, with the contract officially signed on the start date.

This tender could provide significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postal and courier services, particularly those capable of operating without competitive bidding due to direct procurement methods. Companies capable of providing reliable and efficient mail services, potentially including smaller, specialised logistics firms, could find similar opportunities in non-standard procurement processes. This scenario demonstrates the value of having robust capabilities to meet specific governmental and university-based logistical needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mail Services - UK/Inland

Notice Description

Stamped and Mail Services - UK/Inland

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074095-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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
LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS18 5HD
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Horsforth
Westminster Constituency
Leeds North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

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