Award

Hybrid Mail and Communications Service

NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the "Hybrid Mail and Communications Service" with key dates including the award publication on 21st April 2026. This contract, valued at £91,918, covers a service period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026 and involves third-party printing services for patient-related communications within the communications network sector. The procurement, under a selective method called off from a framework agreement, primarily targets service delivery in England. The procurement process transitioned through its award stage, having concluded the tender period on 15th December 2025.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in communications services and technology solutions, effectively positioning themselves to provide innovative mail and communication systems aligned with NHS requirements. Given the framework within which this procurement was executed, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete, leveraging their adaptability and niche expertise in healthcare communication technologies. By integrating their services, businesses can potentially engage with a high-profile purchaser, like the NHS, thereby expanding their market footprint and enhancing their public sector service portfolio.

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Notice Title

Hybrid Mail and Communications Service

Notice Description

Third party printing supplier for letters sent to patients for booking of appointments and reminder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd5f614e-6af2-4d65-8984-197dd25e8671
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea2191c-a956-4dd8-abb5-46183865efba
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,918 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,918 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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 MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST1 2QB
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Birches Head & Northwood
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYNERTEC

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