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title: "Mailing Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2024-10-17"
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# Mailing Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cba447e-6b76-4503-832e-77a36374aa56

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed its procurement process for "Mailing Services," specifically focusing on Royal Mail pre-postage and corporate envelopes. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, suitable for below-threshold requirements. Covering the South West region of the United Kingdom, the tender was valued at £110,000 and falls under the industry category of postage-franking machines. This procurement process followed a specified timeline, with the tender period ending on 31st July 2024, the contract starting on 1st August 2024, and concluding on 1st August 2025. The awarded supplier for this contract is Royal Mail Group PLC/Parcel Force.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in mailing and postage services, particularly those capable of fulfilling large-scale, long-term projects. While the contract was awarded to a larger entity, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should note this procurement as guidance for the types of projects being tendered by educational institutions like the University of Plymouth. Engaging in such contracts can significantly enhance business growth and market presence for companies able to meet these specified requirements.

## Notice

Royal Mail pre-postage , corporate envelopes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30caed0-971e-4f73-bb04-d8638f871e6b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP PLC/PARCEL FORCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30caed0-971e-4f73-bb04-d8638f871e6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30caed0-971e-4f73-bb04-d8638f871e6b
  17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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