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CHIS Red Books 26-28

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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02 Feb 2026 at 16:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed a contracting process titled "CHIS Red Books 26-28" for the provision of National Personal Child Health Record (PCHR) books. This service, relevant to the industry category of "Appointment books or refills," is intended to support the Child Health Information Services (CHIS) from 2026 to 2028 across England, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method via a direct award from the Health Trust Europe framework, concluded on 9th October 2025. The contract is valued at £1,297,800, spanning from 9th January 2026 to 9th January 2029, and has been awarded to Harlow Printing Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in South Shields.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the printing and publishing sector, particularly SMEs that specialise in producing printed materials for healthcare services. The structured procurement process, using a call-off from a framework agreement, streamlines engagement for qualified suppliers seeking to collaborate with public health organisations. Businesses equipped with expertise in large-scale document management and printing can benefit substantially from such contracts, potentially enhancing their portfolios and contributing to public health service improvements in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CHIS Red Books 26-28

Notice Description

NHS England on behalf NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the Provision of National Personal Child Health Record (PCHR) books to support NHS South Central and West, Child Health Information Services (CHIS) for 2026 - 2028) This requirement has been procured via Direct Award through Health Trust Europe Document, Communication & Print Management Lot 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43b69422-0c67-4d38-9548-5db274fa23cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84fa1f08-e161-47e5-acf2-fcf4b3ac6165
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30196200 - Appointment books or refills

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,297,800 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 9 Jan 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARLOW PRINTING

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