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Supply of Print and Promotional Items

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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28 Jul 2025 at 09:14

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 11:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a public procurement process for the "Supply of Print and Promotional Items" under the open procedure, adhering to legal basis CELEX 32014L0024. This procurement targeted the industry category of 'Miscellaneous Printed Matter' and involved goods to be delivered in the UKK region. The process involved tendering and awarding stages, with the tender initially active in February 2025 and the award made in July 2025. This procurement involved two lots: "High Volume/Standard Prints & Bespoke/One Off Prints" and "Promotional Merchandise," ultimately awarded to Allwag Promotions Ltd and HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED, respectively, with contracts valued at £83,513.58 and £126,679.50. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, ensuring broad participation and transparency.

This tender provided significant opportunities for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the awards to Allwag Promotions Ltd and HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED, both considered SMEs. Businesses specialising in printed materials and promotional items, particularly those that can offer quality and cost-effective solutions, would have found this tender appealing. The procurement's emphasis on both quality and social value, alongside price competitiveness, suggests that businesses capable of balancing these criteria might excel. The gathered bids were all from local SMEs, highlighting the benefit for local economic growth and supporting the public sector's supply needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Print and Promotional Items

Notice Description

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ("SWASFT") has awarded two (2) contracts to meet the organisation's requirements for supplies of High Volume/Standard Prints & Bespoke/One Off Prints and Promotional Merchandise.

Lot Information

Lot 1 High Volume/Standard Prints & Bespoke/One Off Prints

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust conducted a PCR2015 open procedure by running a competitive procurement for it's requirement covering High Volume/Standard Prints & Bespoke/One Off Prints.

Lot 2 - Promotional Items

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust conducted a PCR2015 open procedure by running a competitive procurement for it's requirement covering Printed Promotional Merchandise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e639
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043297-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,192 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Allwag Promotions Ltd

HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED

Further Information

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