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title: "Communications & Engagement Solutions for Keele University"
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# Communications & Engagement Solutions for Keele University

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KEELE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb509fec-fc18-4ef4-a85d-5c1d04d6c9a9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Keele University seeking Communications & Engagement Solutions through a tender titled "Communications & Engagement Solutions for Keele University" under Lot 6 - Hybrid Solutions of the NHS SBS framework. This selective procurement method culminated in an award stage, with the contract being granted to CFH Docmail Ltd. The industry category is under electronic mail and mailing services, with the contract taking place in England at postal code ST5 5BG. The tender process was concluded with the award notice published on 4th November 2025, with the contract commencing on 7th October 2025 and spanning until 7th October 2027, valued at £200,000.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in electronic mail and mailing services, particularly those capable of providing hybrid communications solutions. Ideal candidates for such tendering opportunities include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are adept in delivering efficient and scalable communication solutions. As the procurement was structured as a call-off from a framework agreement, businesses already part of or able to join such frameworks could find advantageous opportunities to expand their reach within the higher education sector.

## Notice

Call-off under the NHS SBS Patient/Citizen Communications & Engagement Solutions. Reference: SBS10175. Lot 6 - Hybrid Solutions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1181511-fedb-4037-913c-d18ea07af33e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 7 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 KEELE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CFH DOCMAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 64216120 - Electronic mail services
- 79571000 - Mailing services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1181511-fedb-4037-913c-d18ea07af33e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1181511-fedb-4037-913c-d18ea07af33e
  4th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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