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NHS DigiTrials Print and Fulfilment Services

NHS ENGLAND

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02 Dec 2025 at 16:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS DigiTrials Print and Fulfilment Services contract, managed by NHS England, involves providing print and fulfilment services for clinical trials. This covers the distribution of various communications like invitations, trial results, and newsletters. The agreement, first of its kind, entails a nil commitment and follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 3rd October 2025, valued at £25,000,000, and spans from 29th September 2025 to 28th September 2026, with an extension option until 29th September 2027. The industry category is 'Printing and related services' under CPV code 79800000, primarily serving the region of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in printing and related services. Businesses in this sector can leverage the substantial contract value and establish long-term relationships within the healthcare industry. As the procurement was carried out through a framework agreement, those with similar capabilities who are part of such frameworks may find themselves well-suited for future opportunities with NHS England or similar entities. PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT LTD, a supplier currently involved in this contract, exemplifies an SME successfully navigating this procurement space, indicating potential for smaller firms to engage with large public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS DigiTrials Print and Fulfilment Services

Notice Description

The contract is a PSNil commitment agreement for print and fulfilment services, on behalf of clinical trials, sending communications such as, but not limited to, invitations, trial results, patient information sheets, newsletters, and letters of thanks on behalf of clinical trials. Initial term of 12 months expiring on 29/09/2026 with a further 12 month extension option to a maximum end date of 29/09/2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a222218-2857-49f8-9184-d4d583d1fd13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d2cbf05-91b2-4f30-a5b6-4b616cb2f1c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
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
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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