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SCH Reply Paid Envelope Service - 2026/27

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 Apr 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to ROYAL MAIL GROUP LIMITED for the SCH Reply Paid Envelope Service covering the year 2026/27. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for post and courier services, and is managed as a concession under a direct procurement method without competition. The contract, active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, has an expected gross value of £25,800. It is associated with the Sheffield region, with the buyer located at Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. This contract was initiated by tender, completed and signed on 1st April 2026, with the contract notice published on 21st April 2026.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for large-scale postal and courier service providers capable of efficiently managing newborn screening reply envelopes. Businesses specialising in logistics or mailing services, especially those with a significant presence and operational capability in the United Kingdom, may find this contract beneficial for expanding their service offerings in the healthcare sector. Such enterprises can leverage their robust infrastructure to meet the needs of public authorities, ensuring timely and reliable service delivery, thereby fostering business growth and enhancing their reputation within governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

SCH Reply Paid Envelope Service - 2026/27

Notice Description

OPEN ORDER TO COVER NEWBORN SCREENING REPLY PAID ENVELOPE SERVICE. ACCOUNT NUMBER 0128298000 - FOR ONE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068740
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036041-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
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)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

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