Award

Franking Machine Equipment Lease & Maintenance at various Trust Community sites

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 Oct 2025 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Franking Machine Equipment Lease & Maintenance at various Trust Community sites" was conducted by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the "services" industry category, specifically involving postage-franking machines, with a focus on the South West region of the United Kingdom, postal code TA1 5DA. The process has reached the Award stage, and an award was made on 18th August 2025 following the conclusion of the tender period on 11th August 2025. The procurement method utilised was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 4th September 2025 to 3rd September 2027.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in providing and maintaining franking machine equipment. Although the contract is not specifically tailored for small or medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, companies with the capability to meet the needs of a large healthcare organisation could benefit from such a partnership. The awarded contract, valued at £27,020.48, was secured by QUADIENT UK LIMITED, indicating a competitive bidding environment for substantial corporate entities capable of operating at scale.

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Notice Title

Franking Machine Equipment Lease & Maintenance at various Trust Community sites

Notice Description

Franking Machine Equipment Lease & Maintenance at various Trust Community sites via a framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcef1db0-7003-4842-9430-b5435eacf5a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ba64f3-e388-4ea0-b944-0505186cca44
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30144100 - Postage-franking machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,020 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,020 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 3 Sep 2027 1-2 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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