Award

Letter Inserters and Associated Maintenance

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Award

11 Mar 2021 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of letter inserters and associated maintenance services for its Digital Print Suite. This contract, valued at £219,553.63, is classified under the CPV code for folding machines and is part of a longer six-year agreement that commenced on 7th December 2020 and runs until 6th December 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process was completed with the award notice published on 11th March 2021, following a tender period that ended on 29th October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in office equipment and maintenance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive pricing and high-quality service. Companies that are well suited to compete include those focused on providing letter inserter machines or similar technological solutions, as well as firms with expertise in ongoing technical support and maintenance within the public sector. Participating in such contracts can enhance a business's visibility and expand its portfolio, fostering long-term partnerships with public institutions.

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Notice Title

Letter Inserters and Associated Maintenance

Notice Description

The award of a contract for the provision of letter inserter machines and the associated maintenance service for the NHSBSA Digital Print Suite. The 6 year contract is based on the outright purchase of the letter inserter machines and maintenance for these machines for the duration of the contract period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66ecd97d-9c1a-4ab4-a409-59f30e6ade50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13adfc99-2c70-44c7-9dc3-b1630db645b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

30123400 - Folding machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£219,553 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£219,553 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2020 - 6 Dec 2026 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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