---
title: "Postage Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d4d6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2026-07-28"
---

# Postage Services

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d4d6

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria, located in Cumbria, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement of postage services required for letters and parcels. This contract, titled "Postage Services," falls under the services industry category and is part of a procurement process initiated through a tender. The contract was awarded to Royal Mail Group Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. The contract, valued at £30,000, was signed on 28th July 2026 and spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. Delivery addresses span various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in postal and delivery services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive letter and parcel solutions. While the contract has been awarded to the Royal Mail Group Limited, businesses within the logistics and delivery industry can look to future tenders as potential opportunities for growth. Companies that can offer competitive pricing, reliability, and extensive delivery networks are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria require postal services for letters and parcels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071052-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64112000 - Postal services related to letters
- 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 08:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071052-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071052-2026
  28th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.ac.uk
- http://www.royalmailgroup.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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