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NHS Notify Print & Fulfilment Services (Lot 5 All accessible letters)

NHS ENGLAND

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26 May 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the NHS Notify Print & Fulfilment Services (Lot 5 All accessible letters) was initiated by NHS England, a central public authority located in London. This tender, classified under the services industry category, involved the selective procurement method, specifically an award under a framework, and is focused on providing accessible communication formats on behalf of the NHS and health authorities. The scope included braille, audio CD, large print, easy read, and additional languages. The award was granted to CDS Print Services Ltd, based in Leeds, with the process reaching the award stage by 26th May 2026. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 6th June 2026, with the contract period commencing on 8th June 2026 and concluding on 7th June 2028.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in printing and related services, particularly those offering innovative solutions for accessible formats. Companies adept in large-scale print productions that cater to diverse communication needs stand to benefit from such contracts. The awarded contract, valued at £6,000,000 gross, exemplifies the strategic importance of serving public sector clients like NHS England. Large-scale suppliers with the capacity to manage extensive fulfilment operations and those based in the UK region of Leeds or with significant experience in handling government contracts are well-suited to compete for similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

NHS Notify Print & Fulfilment Services (Lot 5 All accessible letters)

Notice Description

Lot 5: All accessible letters,. Scope of the contract covers accessible 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. Accessible formats include, but are not limited to, braille, audio CD, large print, easy read, and additional languages.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a4dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049206-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CDS PRINT SERVICES

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