Tender

Postal Services

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

27 Mar 2017 at 11:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a tender for Postal Services, aimed at streamlining its mailing processes across approximately 100 sites in the UK. The tender, classified under the postal services category (CPV code: 64110000), was published on 27th March 2017 and is currently open. The deadline for submissions is set for 10th October 2017, with the contract period starting from 1st March 2018 and running until 28th February 2023. This procurement process seeks a supplier capable of managing the Trust-wide external mail efficiently.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in postal services, particularly those with the capability to handle a high volume of mail, as the Trust processes approximately 1.5 million items annually. Suitable competitors may include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in logistics, administration, and mail processing. The potential supplier should demonstrate an understanding of integrated community health services and the capacity to implement efficient collection and mailing systems to meet the Trust's needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Services

Notice Description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust provides integrated community health and mental health, including community hospitals and specialist learning disability services. Further information: www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk Following a successful pilot the Trust is looking to rationalise its Postal Services and to appoint a supplier responsible for the processing of the external mail Trust-wide through a network of collections, including direct from sites to a central point for processing and mailing. The current process is a mixture of use of stamps and franking. Various collection arrangements are in place and a significant amount of time is devoted to franking, resorting and administration. The number of items sent out by the Trust equate to around 1.5 million units p.a. from approximately 100+ sites. The Trust would like to hear from prospective providers who can demonstrate that they have the appropriate expertise and capacity to provide postal services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc47c97-a8ba-4134-8444-be5a898ccb11
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
p.spender@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH17 0RB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Canford Heath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Further Information

Notice Documents

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