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Postal Services - Flu Letters

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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28 Sep 2021 at 09:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking postal services for the delivery of flu letters, classified under the CPV code 64110000 for postal services. The procurement process, which falls under a limited competitive quotation method, has recently concluded with the tender end date being 20th September 2021. The contract was awarded to Virtual Mail Room Limited, with the contract period running from 23rd September 2021 to 24th September 2021, situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract value is £10,000.

This opportunity presents a favourable avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in postal and delivery services. Businesses with expertise in mail distribution, especially those familiar with public sector contracts, may find this to be an advantageous chance to expand their service offerings or strengthen their partnerships with local commissioning bodies. SMEs can leverage their agility and local knowledge to compete effectively in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Services - Flu Letters

Notice Description

Postal Services - Delivery of Flu Letters 2nd Class

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95ae53a8-4ee8-420e-aee0-6e1bae2ea956
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f1e699f-8c70-4c09-bc4c-f529347120ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2021 - 24 Sep 2021 30 days
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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
David Bailey
Contact Email
david.bailey1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01332 888023

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6NB
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTUAL MAIL ROOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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