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Provision of Post back FIT Sample Packs

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 May 2026 at 13:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, led by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, involved the provision of home-based FIT sample collection packs intended for those ineligible for the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. The contract has reached the award stage, with REAL DIGITAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED appointed as the supplier. The contract, which has a total gross value of £15,312, runs from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027. This service includes packaging, distribution to patients, and postal return arrangement, excluding laboratory analysis and result reporting. Located in Taunton, Somerset, the tender falls under the 'Packaging and related services' industry category and utilised a direct procurement method that was below the threshold, executed without competition.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in packaging and postal services, as it involves continuous service provision over a year. Businesses that can provide innovative packaging solutions and efficient distribution services might find this contract particularly appealing due to its consistency and association with a prominent public health body. Engaging in a project with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust can enhance business credibility and open up future opportunities within the health sector and beyond. The direct award method suggests a focus on reliability and established service capabilities, presenting a lucrative avenue for companies ready to meet these critical procurement criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Post back FIT Sample Packs

Notice Description

The Service Provider will provide home-based FIT sample collection packs for individuals who are not eligible for the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. The service covers kit packaging, distribution to patients' homes, and provision for postal return, but excludes laboratory analysis and clinical result reporting, which will be managed separately by the commissioning organisation. The Service Provider will be responsible for the design and development of artwork for sleeve and Instructions For Use (IFU). The commissioner will provide the service provider with the FIT Sample Kits for branding and packaging.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043044-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79920000 - Packaging and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REAL DIGITAL INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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