NHS Notify Print and Fulfilment Services (Lot 1 - High Volume Business as Usual (BAU) and campaign print and fulfilment requirements)

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 14:02

Award

26 May 2026 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has engaged in a procurement process titled "NHS Notify Print and Fulfilment Services," specifically for Lot 1, which covers high-volume business-as-usual and campaign print and fulfilment requirements. This process pertains to the industry category of printing and related services and involves locations such as London and Uxbridge in the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out using a selective method under a framework agreement, and the contract status was marked as complete as of 14th July 2026. The contract period is set from 16th June 2026 to 7th June 2028, with a gross contract value amounting to £240 million.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale printing and fulfilment service providers, particularly those capable of handling extensive NHS communications such as vaccination and screening invitations. Companies with experience in managing high-volume mail operations are well-suited to compete, as this contract requires both standard and campaign-specific mailing capabilities. By participating in such procurement, businesses can expand their portfolio and contribute to public sector service delivery, potentially leading to further opportunities in government contracting.

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Notice Title

NHS Notify Print and Fulfilment Services (Lot 1 - High Volume Business as Usual (BAU) and campaign print and fulfilment requirements)

Notice Description

Lot 1: High volume business as usual (BAU) and campaigns print and fulfilment activity. Scope of the contract covers printed letters and postal mail for standard letters on behalf of the NHS and health authorities, sending communications such as, but not limited to invitations for vaccinations, cancer screening, vaccination appointment booking, secondary care bookings, and invitations to trials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a4d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066294-2026
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
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B

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
15 Jun 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
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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

XEROX (UK

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