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Waiver - WH Smith (Retail)

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 May 2026 at 14:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a public procurement contracting process for the supply of papers and associated products, specifically under the title "Waiver - WH Smith (Retail)." This procurement falls under the goods category, focusing on retail items such as magazines and newspapers. WH Smith is the supplier selected through the process. The contract, with a total value of £72,000, began on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st March 2027. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a streamlined approach. The Trust, located in Liverpool, UK, aims to cover its retail needs efficiently through this contract, as per legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the production and distribution of retail and stationery goods to expand their market reach by engaging in similar procurement opportunities in the public sector. Businesses well-suited to this contract would include those that can supply a diverse range of newspapers and magazines efficiently. Companies similar to WH Smith, particularly those capable of fulfilling medium to high-volume retail orders, would find such contracts beneficial for growth, whilst helping to support the procurement needs of governmental and health organisations. A focus on reliability and a strong supply chain would be advantageous for potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - WH Smith (Retail)

Notice Description

Retail spend with WH Smith - supply of papers and associated products

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06980b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044063-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22210000 - Newspapers

22213000 - Magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY 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
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7AL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WH SMITH

Further Information

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