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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has successfully awarded a contract titled "NHS Notify Print & Fulfilment Services (Lot 4 Same day critical health letters)" to Synertec Limited, marking the completion of the procurement process. This selective procurement was undertaken as part of a framework agreement, aimed at providing postal mail services for critical communications such as invitations for vaccinations and healthcare referrals. The contract began on 9th July 2026 and will remain active until 7th June 2028, with an estimated gross value of £132 million. The services are concentrated in the framework's scope region, including sending critical correspondence, mainly affecting London and Wellington areas within the UK.

This contract opens opportunities for businesses that specialise in printing and related services, offering considerable revenue potential through its expansive coverage and high financial value. Large enterprises with capabilities in handling critical healthcare communications, efficient logistics for same-day delivery, and management of data-driven mailing operations would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Companies with a track record of timely and precise mailing solutions are particularly suited to benefit, given the contract's detailed key performance indicators and stringent operational timelines.

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Notice Title

NHS Notify Print & Fulfilment Services (Lot 4 Same day critical health letters)

Notice Description

Lot 4: Same day critical health letters. The scope of the contract covers postal mail for standard letters on behalf of the NHS, sending communications such as, but not limited to invitations for vaccinations, cancer screening, campaigns, vaccination appointment booking, secondary care referral appointment booking.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a4d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066213-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 7 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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