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Personal Child Health Records

THE ROTHERHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Oct 2025 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Personal Child Health Records" was conducted by The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, located at Rotherham Hospital, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, UK. This contract falls under the industry category of printed books, brochures, and leaflets, and pertains to a national requirement to supply Personal Child Health Records (red books) to every newborn child in the UK. The procurement stage is at the award phase, marked complete, with the contract being active since 1st July 2025 and due to end on 30th June 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award, chosen due to being below the threshold, thereby proceeding without competition. The legal basis for this tender is governed by the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023. The contract was awarded on 22nd May 2025, with Harlow Printing, based in South Shields, UK, being the selected supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in the printing and supply of books and related materials to engage with large-scale procurement contracts without undergoing competitive tendering, which can streamline business opportunities for rapid ongoing engagements. Companies that are well-suited for this type of contract are those with capabilities in large-scale production and distribution that meet national standards, similar to firms like Harlow Printing which has demonstrated its capacity in handling such national-scale contracts. Engaging in similar contracts could aid in business growth by establishing a niche in providing standardised printed materials to public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Personal Child Health Records

Notice Description

Supply of PCHR (red books) as per the national standard. Pricing is based on manufacturing and holding in stock. National requirement to provide thesse to every newborn child in the UK and this supplier is the national standard.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d15e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067384-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,601 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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
THE ROTHERHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Caitlin Fish
Contact Email
caitlin.fish@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01709424796

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 2UD
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARLOW PRINTING

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