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Mailing and Fulfilment

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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02 Apr 2026 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Mailing and Fulfilment" involves the buying organisation NHS Blood and Transplant, based in Bristol. This tender, classified under the "Mailing services" industry category, has reached the award stage and was concluded on 2nd April 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029, with an awarded contract value of £11,500,000. The service delivery is to take place primarily in the United Kingdom, with a specified postcode of BS34 7QH.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large businesses in the mailing services sector, as it involves a significant contract value and an extended contract period. Smaller businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises might find this opportunity less suitable due to the procurement method and framework agreement specifics, favouring those with established frameworks. Companies like HH ASSOCIATES UK LIMITED, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the kind of scale necessary for successfully fulfilling such contracts. With the NHS as the contracting authority, firms providing reliable and efficient mailing solutions could significantly enhance their portfolio and reputation through securing similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mailing and Fulfilment

Notice Description

Mailing and Fulfilment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7d9e67e-1ff6-493d-b7ea-505ca513e1db
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HH ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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