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Welcome Pack fulfilment and postage provider

University of South Wales
Wales
Open procedure
15 July 2026 to 9 July 2027

The contract involves the procurement, assembly, and timely distribution of branded welcome packs to university offer holders. The service must ensure delivery to coincide with results day in August, requiring robust logistics and fulfilment capabilities to manage high-volume seasonal mailings. The provider is responsible for maintaining brand standards across all pack components and ensuring reliable postage to support student recruitment and engagement objectives.

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Awarded value: £81k; As published
Published: 16 June 2026
Awarded: 6 August 2026; Resource
Contract length: 12 months; Ends 9 July 2027

What the contract covers

Goods production and fulfilment service

Provision of branded welcome pack assembly, fulfilment, and distribution services for university offer holders and prospective students.

Produce branded USW welcome packs for firm offer holders to support their decision-making, foster a sense of belonging with the University, and generate excitement ahead of commencing studies in September
Fulfil and deliver the branded welcome packs to firm offer holders on results day in August

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Goods production and fulfilment service
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 12 months
Extensions: 12 months
Longest it can run: 24 months
Contract dates: 15 July 2026 to 9 July 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Services
CPV codes: 79342000

Services in this contract

Direct mail production and mailingMain service£81k typicalProduction, fulfilment and postage of branded welcome packs to offer holders

Lifecycle

Published
16 June 2026
Contract awardedto Resource
6 August 2026
Contract starts
15 July 2026
Contract ends
9 July 2027

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University of South Wales

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The supplier

Resource

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3629188/welcome-pack-fulfilment-and-postage-provider
Buyer reference: 2112
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b65c
Last checked: 4 November 2026

University of South Wales. Welcome Pack fulfilment and postage provider. Contract award, 16 June 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3629188/welcome-pack-fulfilment-and-postage-provider (accessed 4 November 2026).