Tender

DAFNE Print, Storage and Distribution Services

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Feb 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a provider for DAFNE Print, Storage, and Distribution Services. This tender, classified under CPV code 79000000 (Business services including printing), is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including the submission closing date on 24 March 2025 and the contract start date on 1 June 2025. The contract will run until 31 May 2028. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and bids must be submitted electronically via the provided submission platform. The anticipated value of the contract is £180,000, and it is focused on servicing the UKC21 region in the United Kingdom. The tender involves storage, ordering, pick and pack services, distribution, and robust stock/information management for resources used in the DAFNE education courses for adults with type 1 diabetes.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the printing, logistics, and distribution sectors. Companies equipped to handle large-scale storage and distribution, particularly with experience in healthcare and educational materials, will find this bid fits well within their service capabilities. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their client base and demonstrate their ability to manage and distribute critical healthcare education resources efficiently. This opportunity is ideal for businesses capable of ensuring timely and accurate delivery of printed and educational materials across multiple regions within the UK and neighbouring territories.

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Notice Title

DAFNE Print, Storage and Distribution Services

Notice Description

DAFNE Print, Storage and Distribution Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The national DAFNE programme is a structured education self-management programme for adults with type 1 diabetes. DAFNE is delivered by 114 NHS and Health Board diabetes services in the UK, Republic of Ireland (ROI) and Jersey. The national programme is hosted by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHCFT) and develops resources to be used on the DAFNE education courses by both patients and the healthcare professionals trained to deliver the DAFNE course. We require a provider to supply the storage, ordering, pick and pack service, distribution and robust stock/information management of these resources.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e55e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006360-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79821000 - Print finishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Ridhi Kapila
Contact Email
ridhi.kapila@nhct.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

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