Planning

Outsourced Mail Services

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 09:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Outsourced Mail Services," which involves both digital and physical mail services. The procurement falls under the services category and targets the mail delivery sector with a CPV classification of 64121100. Located in Colchester, the buyer is a public authority classified under central government. Key dates include a future notice expected on 6 June 2026, following the publication of a planned procurement notice on 26 May 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 1 November 2026 and continue through to 31 March 2029.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in mail delivery services and digital communications. The opportunity is well-suited for businesses with expertise in outsourced and comprehensive mail handling solutions. Companies capable of meeting the diverse requirements of both digital and physical mail services can leverage this contract to expand their presence within the public healthcare sector. The procurement process being at the planning stage provides ample time for businesses to prepare and position themselves effectively in anticipation of the tender notice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outsourced Mail Services

Notice Description

Mail & Postage Service. Digital and physical mail services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048512-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

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