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Tracked 24 return labels

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 May 2026 at 07:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Tracked 24 return labels" contract was managed by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government sector. This process involved the procurement of goods specifically needed by the Transplant team to facilitate the delivery and return of blood boxes for transplant patients. The contract, which falls under the "Miscellaneous printed matter" industry category, is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The process reached the award and contract stage on 15th May 2026, having been signed on 5th May 2026, with an operational period lasting until 14th August 2026. The procurement method was below threshold with an unknown specific approach.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in the production and distribution of printed materials and logistics services, particularly companies capable of managing time-sensitive and specialised delivery tasks. Given the nature of the NHS Foundation Trust as the contracting authority, businesses that are experienced in dealing with public healthcare organisations and can offer highly reliable and efficient services aligning with the healthcare sector's regulatory requirements are well-suited to compete for such opportunities. The contract with Royal Mail Group Limited demonstrates potential for large-scale suppliers but does not preclude smaller firms from competing in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Tracked 24 return labels

Notice Description

1397 - Tracked 24 return labels required for Transplant team to continue to send out blood boxes for Transplant patients to have their bloods done at their GP surgery and have them returned to pathology at Addenbrookes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06999c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044737-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 14 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE 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
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

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