--- title: "Direct mail production, fulfilment and postage services for annual mailing appeals - Development" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825121" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825121" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825121.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825121.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS" published: "2026-03-12" --- # Direct mail production, fulfilment and postage services for annual mailing appeals - Development Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825121 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825121) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825121.json) ## Summary The University of St Andrews, located in Guardbridge, is seeking tenders for direct mail production, fulfilment, and postal services to support its Development Service's annual fundraising appeals. This procurement is categorised under "Education" and encompasses comprehensive mail handling for various annual campaigns, including the Principal's Mailing and Scholarship Appeal. Interested suppliers are urged to submit proposals electronically via the University’s eTendering System by 12:00 on 13th April 2026. The tender process is at the active stage with the open procedure being used, and the awarding of contracts to commence immediately afterward. Businesses involved in mail production and postal fulfilment services stand to gain significant growth opportunities from this tender. As the University of St Andrews seeks a secure and high-quality service provider, organisations with experience in large-scale mailing projects will be competitive candidates. The procurement offers potential for renewal, providing a long-term business relationship subject to satisfactory performance. Businesses that specialise in personalised mail services and possess a robust infrastructure for handling and dispatching large volumes will find this tender particularly appealing. ## Notice The University of St Andrews invites tenders from suitably experienced suppliers for the provision of direct mail production, personalisation, fulfilment and postal services for the Development Service's annual and tactical fundraising appeals. This tender covers the end-to-end delivery of the following appeal mailings: - Principal's Mailing - Scholarship Appeal (Winter Direct Mail) - Legacy Mailing - Direct Mail Reminder Mailing - Pre-Call letters (Telephone Campaign SaintsCall) - Legacy Reminder - Additional Test Mailing (if required) The successful supplier will be expected to provide a secure, reliable and high-quality service from receipt of data files through to final handover to postal services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of St Andrews invites tenders from suitably experienced suppliers for the provision of direct mail production, personalisation, fulfilment and postal services for the Development Service's annual and tactical fundraising appeals. This tender covers the end-to-end delivery of the following appeal mailings: - Principal's Mailing - Scholarship Appeal (Winter Direct Mail) - Legacy Mailing - Direct Mail Reminder Mailing - Pre-Call letters (Telephone Campaign SaintsCall) - Legacy Reminder - Additional Test Mailing (if required) The successful supplier will be expected to provide a secure, reliable and high-quality service from receipt of data files through to final handover to postal services. Mailings are anticipated to take place throughout each academic year, with indicative timings as follows: - Principal's Mailing: Autumn - Scholarship Appeal: Winter - Reminder Mailing: Spring - Legacy Mailing: Autumn/Winter - Legacy Reminder: Spring - Pre-Call Letters: Spring - Additional Test Mailing: As required Exact schedules and quantities will be confirmed per appeal.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted Renewal: 1 x 12 months possible subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551533 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | It is likely the University will continue to have similar requirements. If so, any relevant procurement will be advertised approx. 6 months prior to any new contract requirement. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS | | Locality | GUARDBRIDGE | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY16 0US | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead | | Westminster constituency | North East Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79800000 - Printing and related services ## Release History - 12 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551533 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551533 Direct mail production, fulfilment and postage services for annual mailing appeals - Development - The University of St Andrews invites tenders from suitably experienced suppliers for the provision of direct mail production, personalisation, fulfilment and postal services for the Development Service's annual and tactical fundraising appeals. This tender covers the end-to-end delivery of the following appeal mailings: - Principal's Mailing - Scholarship Appeal (Winter Direct Mail) - Legacy Mailing - Direct Mail Reminder Mailing - Pre-Call letters (Telephone Campaign SaintsCall) - Legacy Reminder - Additional Test Mailing (if required) The successful supplier will be expected to provide a secure, reliable and high-quality service from receipt of data files through to final handover to postal services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=825121 - http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staf/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825121 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews - https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825121. 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