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Direct mail production, fulfilment and postage services for annual mailing appeals - Development
Printing and related services
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Not published
Submission deadline 13 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
Lots published1
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Tenderline Synopsis: University of St Andrews: "Direct mail production, fulfilment and postage services for annual mailing appeals - Development". Published status: active. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 13 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | University of St Andrews | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | Closed 13 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
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Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityUniversity of St Andrews | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusactive | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published12 Mar 2026, 09:55 GMT | Last source update12 Mar 2026, 09:55 GMT | Recurring procurementYes |
ClassificationPrinting and related services | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-066803 | ||
What is being bought
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.
What changed
From the official release history
- Status changed to active
12 Mar 2026, 09:55 GMT - Official notice release published
12 Mar 2026, 09:55 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 13 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
12 Mar 2026, 09:55 GMT - Buyer information updated
12 Mar 2026, 09:55 GMT
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedactivePublished valueNot publishedThe 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. Additional information: 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 acceptedContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
12 Mar 2026, 09:55 GMT - Submission deadline
13 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
University of St Andrews
Contracting authority GB-FTS-1904Documents (2)
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