Tender

PRINT FRAMEWORK

SHERWOOD FOREST HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is conducting an open tender for a "PRINT FRAMEWORK", specifically targeting printing solutions across various departments. This procurement falls under the category of "Printed matter and related products" and is open to businesses in the United Kingdom. The contract, commencing on 1 October 2025, and ending on 30 September 2028, carries the possibility of a one-year extension. The critical dates to note are the submission deadline on the 17th of September 2025 at 12:00 and the enquiry period closing on the same day. The procurement activity represents a Low Value Procurement Activity (LVPA) with an estimated gross value of £120,000 and focuses on achieving outstanding care while ensuring value for money.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in volume-based and ad hoc colour printing as well as promotional materials like lanyards. SMEs will find this procurement especially enticing, given its tailored suitability. The award criteria, focusing on 60% cost and 40% quality, encourage competitive pricing balanced with high-quality service. Engaging in this contract can significantly boost the visibility and growth prospects for businesses capable of catering to the healthcare sector's extensive printing requirements. Success in this tender could position businesses as key suppliers for the Trust, paving the way for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

PRINT FRAMEWORK

Notice Description

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute healthcare services to a population of around 420,000 across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. The Trust operates across three main hospital sites: King's Mill Hospital, Newark Hospital, and Mansfield Community Hospital. Our vision is to deliver outstanding care to our patients and communities. We consistently strive to improve the efficiency and quality of services while ensuring value for money in all areas of procurement. As part of this approach, the Trust is conducting a Low Value Procurement Activity (LVPA) to secure competitive printing solutions across various departments.

Lot Information

Volume-Based Printing

Please see attached LVPA.

Renewal: 3 years with the option for a 12 month extension.

Colour / Ad-hoc Printing

Please see attached LVPA

Renewal: 3 years with the option for a 12 month extension.

Lanyards, Promotional & Advertising

Please see the attached document for reference.

Renewal: 3 years with the option for a 12 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059886
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055776-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHERWOOD FOREST HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
arjun.ravisankar@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD
Postcode
NG17 4JL
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ashfield
Electoral Ward
Skegby
Westminster Constituency
Ashfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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