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WHPC00966

WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST/UHMN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 Sep 2025 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "WHPC00966" has been recently awarded by the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust/UHMN NHS Foundation Trust. This contract, in the services category, involves the collection and delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels, with provisions for automated franking postal services. It follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £4,428,907, commenced on 1st August 2025 and will continue until 31st July 2032. The classification for this process is primarily under postage-franking machines, making it relevant for businesses involved in postal machinery services. The award notice was published on 26th September 2025, and the primary location for the service delivery is in Walsall, United Kingdom, specified by postal code WS2 9PS.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses keen on expanding within the postal and delivery services sector, specifically those with capabilities in automated franking. The procurement outlined is particularly well-suited for large enterprises given the scale of operations required. The large-scale nature of the project suggests that only firms with substantial capacity and prior experience in similar frameworks are likely to thrive in this competitive space. Such procurements can serve as a robust growth channel for businesses ready to extend their footprint in collaboration with healthcare institutions, thereby aligning their services with the operational needs of a leading NHS Trust in the UK.

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Notice Title

WHPC00966

Notice Description

Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels Additional information: Provision for the service of automated franking postal services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b74171f-e88f-4c90-b282-80473f43fa9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43aea4fe-263d-4256-a33d-c47e599bb171
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30144100 - Postage-franking machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,428,907 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,428,907 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST/UHMN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Mathew O. Arorote
Contact Email
mathew.arorote1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01922603161

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS2 9PS
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Pleck
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPS UK&I

Further Information

Notice Documents

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