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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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02 May 2025 at 14:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Downstream Access (DSA) postage model, through a direct award under the CCS framework RM6280. This contract falls in the postal services industry category, with CPV code 64110000, and is located in the North West of England (region UKD1). The procurement was carried out using a limited method without the prior publication of a call for competition due to the specific requirements that only one provider met fully. The contract was awarded on 2nd May 2025 to WHISTL UK LIMITED and is valued at £395,000. The procurement reached the award stage and the contract has been signed as of this date.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in postal and courier services, as the contract involves the handling and franking of postal items off-site. Companies with robust logistical capabilities and experience in managing large-scale postal operations would be ideally suited to compete in similar tenders. Moreover, the use of a specific and limited procurement method highlights the importance of aligning services precisely with buyer specifications, presenting an opportunity for companies to innovate and tailor their offerings to meet distinct organisational needs in future similar procurement opportunities. WHISTL UK LIMITED, being a large-scale provider in the industry, was able to fulfil these requirements and serve the needs of the NHS Trust effectively.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018802-2025
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 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RG
Postcode Area
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 UK LIMITED

Further Information

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