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Franking Machines & Associated Services

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

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02 Jun 2021 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a procurement process for the lease and associated services of franking machines. This tender, titled "Franking Machines & Associated Services," falls under the category of postal services related to letters (CPV code: 64112000). The contract is set to run for eight months, commencing on 1st August 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The procurement method used was limited, with the contract awarded to Quadient UK, ensuring continuity of service during a transitional phase due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses equipped to offer postal services and related leasing arrangements, particularly those familiar with the healthcare sector. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for franking machines or digital postal services would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders, as the NHS looks to modernise its services following this interim contract period. Engaging in such projects can lead to substantial business growth, especially within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Franking Machines & Associated Services

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership on behalf Cardiff and Vale University Health Board wish to inform the market they wish to award a contract for the Lease and Associated Services of Franking machines for a eight month period commencing 1st August 2021 to 31st March 2022..

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership on behalf Cardiff and Vale University Health Board wish to inform the market they wish to award a contract for the Lease and Associated Services of Franking machines for a eight month period. The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board were not in a position to spend the time originally planned to re-tender this requirement due to the unexpected COVID-19 Pandemic and priorities within the Clinical Board having to change to respond appropriately to the situation. The CVUHB IM&T department are currently drafting a generic specification with the view of the HB implementing and migrating to a digital system 1st April 2022.

Procurement Information

The NHS Wales Shared Services Procurement department on behalf of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has significant expenditure for the lease of their two franking machines for the provision of posting services across the health board.Engaging with the market, it is determined that whilst there are some third party suppliers who could potentially provide this service, the Clinical Board currently has a lease agreement with their incumbent supplier Quadient for the provision and lease of their franking machines and postage services.Due to the volume of increased workload since the Covid-19 pandemic, we wish to put an interim eight month contract in situ to ensure continuity of service to ensure patient care not compromised not receiving their appointment letters, whilst a formal tender exercise is completed for the HB to implement and migrate over to a Digital solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b764
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012274-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Quadient UK

Further Information

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