Award

Patient Communication & Hybrid Mail Offsite Solution

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)

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Award

22 Aug 2020 at 15:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Patient Communication & Hybrid Mail Offsite Solution" was conducted by NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS). This tender, valued at £1,968,000, falls under the postal and telecommunications services industry, specifically targeting the provision of services for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2019 and extends until 30th November 2023. The open procurement method was utilised, and the tender was awarded on 1st December 2019, with the publication date of the award notice on 22nd August 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the postal services and communication sectors, particularly those specialising in mailing and electronic mail services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in patient communication and have the capacity to manage large-scale postal operations would be well-suited to engage with similar contracts. Given the support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), this contract is also a favourable prospect for niche players aiming to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Communication & Hybrid Mail Offsite Solution

Notice Description

Provision of a Patient Communication & Hybrid Mail Offsite Solution at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-342a3790-10d3-439a-8a79-304a8cb45ef0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c47e25-e547-4881-a458-8da5a4846ca3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

64110000 - Postal services

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

64216120 - Electronic mail services

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,968,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,968,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2023 4-5 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)
Contact Name
Sarfraz Umerji
Contact Email
sarfraz.umerji@elht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1254732436

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE
Postcode
BB2 3HH
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn South East
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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