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Postal Contract

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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26 May 2026 at 09:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process awarding a contract for postal services under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM6280. This direct award process, finalised on 20th May 2026, was intended to ensure continuation of necessary postal services across the Trust’s sites, including the collection, processing, and delivery of both internal and external mail. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2027, with an estimated value of £270,000. The awarded contract supports post and courier services, an industry classified under CPV code 64100000, within Blackpool NHS Trust facilities, ensuring seamless operational and clinical functionality through timely mail management.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for firms specialising in logistics and mail services capable of supporting healthcare operations. WHISTL UK LIMITED, the incumbent provider, has been identified to continue delivering high standards of service without altering the existing service model. Businesses with established expertise in post and courier services can derive significant advantage by demonstrating their capabilities in handling critical and substantial service requirements aligned with public health sector demand. The procurement method, a limited award procedure without prior competition, underscores the significance of incumbent relationships and the need for consistent service performance in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Contract

Notice Description

Postage

Lot Information

Lot 1

Postal contract for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. Additional information: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of postal services, including the collection, processing, and delivery of internal and external mail across Trust sites.

The service supports critical operational and clinical functions by ensuring timely and secure handling of correspondence, parcels, and associated mailroom activities.

This contract has been awarded following a Direct Award process, whereby the incumbent provider has demonstrated the capability and capacity to continue delivering the required services to the necessary standard, with no significant change to the service model.

The contract represents a continuation of an existing service and has been awarded to the existing provider.

The total estimated value of the contract is PS270K over the contract term, with service delivery commencing on 1st June 2026 and ending on 31st May 2027

Procurement Information

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of postal services, including the collection, processing, and delivery of internal and external mail across Trust sites.<br/><br/>The service supports the Trust's operational and clinical functions by ensuring timely, secure, and efficient handling of correspondence, parcels, and associated mailroom activities.<br/><br/>This contract has been awarded via a direct award under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM6280, in accordance with AD1.3.1, where the incumbent provider has been identified as capable of continuing to deliver the required services to the necessary standard.<br/><br/>The contract represents a continuation of an existing service and has been awarded to the current incumbent provider, with no material change to the service model.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a296
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048397-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Blackpool 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
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY3 8NR
Postcode Area
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Layton
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Whistl UK Ltd

Further Information

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