Award

The provision of a DSA postage model for University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

02 May 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract for the provision of a DSA postage model at the University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has reached the award stage as of 2 May 2025. This tender, falling under the industry category of postal services, was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award without prior publication, due to its alignment with specific criteria outlined by the purchasing authority. The contract location is identified as the UKD1 region. The overall process aligns with CCS framework RM6280 and was initiated to address the hospital's needs for services such as off-site postage and mail franking.

This tender presents a distinct opportunity for businesses capable of fully meeting bespoke postal requirements to engage with a renowned NHS Foundation Trust, potentially expanding their service footprint within the public health sector. The award was secured by WHISTL UK LIMITED, suggesting that enterprises with comparable expertise in postal and courier services, particularly those able to offer comprehensive solutions and reliable execution, could find significant growth opportunities by aligning with similar public sector demands. As this was a specific direct award, businesses seeking to compete in future tenders should focus on fulfilling the service criteria comprehensively and efficiently.

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Notice Title

The provision of a DSA postage model for University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS

Notice Description

The provision of a DSA postage model for University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS

Lot Information

Lot 1

DSA potage model - provider services to remove postage from Trust site and to be franked off site.

Services to include:-

Business Mail Mailmark Advanced
First Class (Letter)
Second Class (Large Letter)
Second Class (Letter)
Second Class (Medium Parcel)
Second Class (Small Parcel)

Procurement Information

7 providers were sent the Trusts Specification of Requirement:- <br/>1 x Does not service within the area<br/>2 x Unable to provide DSA<br/>1 x Did not respond<br/>2 x Unable to fulfil 100% of the requirement, but did offer some pricing <br/>1 x Provider met the requirement in full

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018683-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

64100000 - Post and courier services

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£395,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Leasha Bennett
Contact Email
leasha.bennett22@mbht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1539715902

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RG
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

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