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02 Jul 2026 at 15:04

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09 Jun 2026 at 15:22

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07 Jan 2025 at 09:34

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06 Sep 2024 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is the buying organisation managing a procurement process titled "Printed Forms." This process falls under the industry category of bespoke printed matter (CPV: 22458000) and is focused on the provision of goods, specifically printed forms, including Paediatric Falls Risk Assessment and Red Books for child health records. The contract, awarded to Harlow Printing Limited, is active as of 9th June 2026 and spans 1,800 days. The procurement process followed a selective method, using a restricted procedure and being covered under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The delivery is intended for the UKL region, referring to Wales.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and document management services. Companies equipped to offer high-quality, resourceful printing solutions can benefit from engaging in such contracts. Large-scale printing specialists, as well as those adept at managing complex logistics for document distribution across health services, would be well-suited to compete effectively in similar procurement processes. The framework allows businesses to expand their clientele by servicing health boards and trusts across NHS Wales, thus creating potential for business growth through long-term partnerships in the public health sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Printed Forms

Notice Description

Procurement for Health Boards, Trusts and Special Health Authorities across NHS Wales are reliant on the availability and access of various printed forms which are crucial to maintaining service continuity. There are currently 39 All-Wales forms available.

Lot Information

Lot Lot 1 Document Management

This lot includes a comprehensive range of document management services to include but not limited to Document Storage, scanning, and secure destruction of records.

Options: This framework will run 3 years with the option for HealthTrust Europe, at their discretion, to extend for a further 1 year.

Renewal: The framework will run for 48 months at the end of the period HTE will decide on the renewal.

Child Record Folders

A mini competition for an All Wales Printed Forms contract let via HealthTrust Europe's 'External Print and Digital Services' framework.

Renewal: The framework will run for 48 months at the end of the period HTE will decide on the renewal.

Lot 3 External Print Solution

This lot will cover the external printing solutions to include letterhead, leaflets and other design and digital and/or physical printing requirement of the Participating Authorities.

Renewal: The framework will run for 48 months at the end of the period HTE will decide on the renewal.

Lot 4 Print Management

This lot presents a comprehensive solution to optimise printing infrastructure, streamline workflows and reduce costs. This gives Participating Authorities the opportunity to outsource the management of their printing devices while benefitting from expert support and guidance in print management.

Renewal: The framework will run for 48 months at the end of the period HTE will decide on the renewal.

Lot 5 Aggregation of lot option (1-4)

For Participating Authorities that have a requirement for more than one lot, out of lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 wishes to either direct award or run a competitive exercise for a sole award. The aggregation of Lot operates as a managed service refers to the transfer of certain operational and administrative tasks that would otherwise be performed by the Participating Authority, from a Participating Authority to a third-party professional service provider in order for the Participating Authority to achieve its objectives. The service provider will have the contractual responsibility for the planning, deployment, delivery and management of the service, this may also include personnel and physical labour, equipment, systems and software, infrastructure and supplies, health and safety and administration and other associated services linked to the delivery and smooth running of the service. Prime Vendor and Subcontractor arrangements: Tenderers bidding for this Lot are not mandated to supply every element of the requirements directly and can appoint subcontractors thus making the Tenderer a Prime Vendor. The Prime Vendor may appoint a subcontractor who has been awarded to any of the Lots, mentioned above. By appointing a subcontractor(s), the Prime Vendor accepts full responsibility of their subcontractor(s). This Lot will only operate via mini competition process, service providers can compete and provide accurate bids for Participating Authorities bespoke requirements

Renewal: The framework will run for 48 months at the end of the period HTE will decide on the renewal.

Lot Lot 2 Communications tools

This lot presents the integration of solutions that is supported by secure and resourceful processes. Tools that assist mailing and document processing tasks that integrate communication with a mixture of traditional systems and innovative ones.

Options: This framework will run 3 years with the option for HealthTrust Europe, at their discretion, to extend for a further 1 year.

Lot Lot 3 External Print Solution

This lot will cover the external printing solutions to include letterhead, leaflets and other design and digital and/or physical printing requirement of the Participating Authorities.

Options: This framework will run 3 years with the option for HealthTrust Europe, at their discretion, to extend for a further 1 year.

Lot Lot 4 Print Management

This lot presents a comprehensive solution to optimise printing infrastructure, streamline workflows and reduce costs.

Options: This framework will run 3 years with the option for HealthTrust Europe, at their discretion, to extend for a further 1 year.

Lot Lot 5 Aggregation of lot option (1-4)

For Participating Authorities that have a requirement for more than one lot, out of lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 wishes to either direct award or run a competitive exercise for a sole award.

Options: This framework will run 3 years with the option for HealthTrust Europe, at their discretion, to extend for a further 1 year.

Printed Forms

Modification to add print and supply of Paediatric Falls Risk Assessment and the Red Books (child health records).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0498c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062358-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

30232100 - Printers and plotters

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

72512000 - Document management services

79571000 - Mailing services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,610,513 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Additional Buyers

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting on behalf of

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Limited

Apogee Corporation Limited

Aurora Managed Services Ltd

CFH DOCMAIL LTD

CONTINUOUS DATAPRINT (U.K.) LTD, T/As: CDP Print Management

Chetham House Limited T/A SF Taylor

Collector Set Printers Limited

Continuous Dataprint (UK) Limited

Corporate Document Services Limited

Cubiquity Limited

Harlow Printing Limited

Imail Comms Limited

Iron Mountain (UK) PLC

Kyocera Document Solutions UK

Opus Trust Marketing Limited Trading as Adare SEC Limited

PSL Print Management Limited

Restore Plc

Ricoh UK Limited

Synertec Limited

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