Planning

Provision of Digital Patient Communications

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Planning

29 May 2025 at 08:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the planning stage of its procurement process for the "Provision of Digital Patient Communications". This initiative aims to modernise patient communication through a hybrid print and post service. Located in Cardiff, Wales, the contracting authority operates under Welsh devolved regulations and central government classifications. The procurement, planned to be above threshold, focuses on the services category, specifically printing services. Key dates include the planned contract period starting from 1st March 2027 to 28th February 2029, with possible extensions until 2030, and a future notice date set for 30th May 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those capable of delivering hybrid communication solutions. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are explicitly considered for this lot. Participating in this procurement process can not only enhance the business's profile within the public sector but also provide steady and predictable revenue over the contract's term. Companies aiming to expand into public sector services or those looking to establish a foothold in the healthcare communication sector in Wales will find this procurement effort an ideal growth opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Digital Patient Communications

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to provide a hybrid print and post service to modernise the way we communicate with our patients.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052887
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028329-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Melissa Evans
Contact Email
melissa.k.evans@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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