Planning

Mail Services

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has published a planned procurement notice for mail services, specifically for the collection and delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels. This procurement is categorised under mail delivery services with an industry classification code of CPV 64121100. While the procurement is currently at the planning stage, it provides advance notice to the market for a potential future tender. The process, marked by a selective procurement method, could take place within a competitive environment. The procurement is expected to lead to a framework agreement with an estimated value of £12,000,000 (gross) or £10,000,000 (net) and is scheduled to commence from 1 March 2027 and could extend until 29 February 2032, based on planned contract periods if renewal options are exercised. Located in Liverpool, UK, the notice offers early visibility under the Procurement Act 2023, although it does not commit the Trust to initiate the procurement or award any contract at this time.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with expertise in mail delivery services. Businesses specialising in logistics and postal services are well-suited to compete for this high-value contract. Given that the procurement method is selective, companies with proven track records in public sector contracts may find advantageous opportunities here. Engaging with this tender allows for potential long-term collaboration with a reputable public authority, further contributing to business credibility and portfolio strength in the UK services market.

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Notice Title

Mail Services

Notice Description

Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels. This Pipeline Notice has been published in accordance with section 93 of the Procurement Act 2023 to provide early visibility to the market and to enable interested suppliers sufficient time to prepare for a potential future tender opportunity. Publication of this notice does not represent a commitment by the Trust to commence a procurement, to use any specific procurement procedure, or to award a contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044941-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64121100 - Mail delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

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