This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 13:55

Award

09 Jan 2026 at 17:09

Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 17:10

Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

Public Health Wales NHS Trust has concluded the procurement process for the "PHW-FTS-59650 Supply of Return Envelopes for Bowel Screening Wales FIT Tests." This contract is in the goods category, with the trust acting as the buyer, located in Cardiff. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure for central government compliance, following Welsh devolved regulations. The completed tender, with an award date of January 2026, resulted in an active contract beginning on April 1, 2026, and ending on March 31, 2027, with potential extensions totalling two additional years. The supplier for this contract is Latcham Direct Limited, providing these essential supplies for the national health service's bowel screening programme, with a contract value of £110,250.00 GBP.

This completed tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in office supply and goods, particularly SMEs with expertise in innovative stationery production and distribution. As the procurement process was open, SMEs were encouraged to participate, exemplified by the involvement and success of Latcham Direct Limited. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts and with capabilities in providing high-quality paper stationery products would find this contract a promising benchmark. The renewal options available suggest a potential long-term partnership, providing stability and growth possibilities for businesses able to meet stringent procurement criteria and deliver value to health service contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PHW-FTS-59650 Supply of Return Envelopes for Bowel Screening Wales FIT Tests

Notice Description

Supply of Return Envelopes for Bowel Screening Wales FIT Tests for Public Health Wales

Planning Information

This is an information gathering exercise which will help inform a future procurement procedure. However, dependent upon the responses the Trust reserves the right not to progress the procurement. It is possible that further expressions of interest are issued after the initial responses have been considered. If you are interested in this procurement PHW have a number of documents that require completion. Please contact Sam McConnell - Samuel.McConnell3@wales.nhs.uk for access to these documents. Interested parties are asked to complete the documents and return it to Samuel.McConnell3@wales.nhs.uk - returns to be received by 12:00 16th July 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017947-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies

30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£426,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£426,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£30,624 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£91,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Public Health Wales NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4BZ
Postcode Area
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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LATCHAM DIRECT LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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