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CSAS Print and Post - SBS24-103

NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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16 Apr 2025 at 10:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit, hosted by NHS England and based in Durham, United Kingdom, has completed the award stage of the procurement process titled "CSAS Print and Post - SBS24-103." This tender, classified under the post and courier services industry category (CPV code 64100000), involves the Cervical Screening Administration Service (CSAS), which coordinates cervical cancer screening in England. The procurement uses a selective method and was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 December 2025, with the award having been made on 18 March 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale print and postal services. CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD has been awarded the contract, valued at £1,644,681.97. Businesses adept in managing and executing high volume mailing operations, especially within healthcare or public sector frameworks, will find this opportunity compelling. With the service dispatching approximately 14 million communications annually, companies capable of large-scale logistical coordination and efficiency will be well-suited to secure similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSAS Print and Post - SBS24-103

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) hosts the Cervical Screening Administration Service (CSAS) providing a call/recall element of the Programme for cervical cancer screening. The primary function of the service is to coordinate the regular testing of participants in England as part of a public health programme aimed at protecting women from developing cervical cancer. CSAS issues invitations and reminders to book screening appointments and provides the results from testing. The programme communicates by letter, and each year sends around 14 million communications to participants in England.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a61b909-da5b-4041-8341-2e509812f8dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e3d7f27-06d0-4896-b946-f6b0af386eb7
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,644,681 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,644,681 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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 NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

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