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Maternity folders

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 May 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Maternity folders" was carried out by the Medway NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government, located in Gillingham, United Kingdom. The tender was focused on providing maternity folders and falls under the goods category with the direct procurement method, indicating it was below the threshold and conducted without competition. This procurement has reached the award and contract stages, with DPS Print selected as the supplier. The contract, which was signed on 1st May 2025, is valued at £20,455.68 and is active from 2nd May 2025 to 31st July 2025. The delivery of goods is intended for multiple regions across the UK.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying goods, particularly those specialising in printed materials like folders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in printing services, such as DPS Print, may find opportunities by participating in similar tenders offered by public health bodies. The procurement process, which did not involve competition due to its direct method, suggests a chance for businesses with strong existing relationships with public authorities or those looking to establish such relationships. This presents potential growth in both revenue and reputation within the public sector for such businesses.

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Notice Title

Maternity folders

Notice Description

MATERNITY AN/PN FOLDERS X 2000 1.00 15,803.00 0 MATERNITY FOLDERS GLOSS LAMINATED TO 80% FRONT OF CARD WITH MULTIPLE INSERTS / DIVIDERS / MOUNT / WALLET WITH VELCRO

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018876-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22852000 - Folders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,046 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fern.mcdonnell-thorn@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DPS PRINT

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