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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 14:05

Award

26 May 2026 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a central government authority, has concluded the award stage for the procurement process titled "NHS Notify Print and Fulfilment Services (Lot 3: Medium volume BAU and campaign)." This contract pertains to printing and related services and involves the fulfilment of postal mail communications such as vaccination invitations and secondary care appointments. Located at Wellington House, London, NHS England initiated this tender through a selective method under an existing framework. The contract, valued at £75 million (gross amount of £90 million), was signed on 16 June 2026, and is scheduled to run until 7 June 2028, involving services primarily in the UKD45 region.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in large-scale printing and fulfilment services. It necessitates a supplier capable of handling meticulous print requirements and communicating effectively with diverse recipient groups on behalf of the NHS. The successful supplier, PSL Print Management Ltd, identified as a large enterprise, exemplifies the kind of robust operational capacity required to effectively meet contract obligations. Such tenders are ideal for well-established print management companies looking to expand their influence within the public sector by demonstrating exceptional service delivery and reliability in high-volume, high-importance communications.

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Notice Title

NHS Notify Print and Fulfilment Services (Lot 3: Medium volume BAU and campaign)

Notice Description

Lot 3: Low volume BAU and campaigns print and fulfilment activity. 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-06a4d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066299-2026
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
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£75,000,000 £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
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
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

PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT

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