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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 14:05

Award

26 May 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a procurement process for "NHS Notify Print & Fulfilment Services (Lot 5 All accessible letters)," focusing on printing and related services. The contract involves the creation of accessible communications, such as invitations for vaccinations and screening in various formats, including braille, large print, and audio CDs. Contracted under a selective procurement method, this award under framework was completed with CDS Print Services Ltd, and the contract period extends from 18th June 2026 to 7th June 2028. The contract's total value gross is £6,000,000 GBP. Located in London, NHS England, a central government public authority, is responsible for managing this procurement.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in printing services, particularly those equipped to handle diverse and accessible communication formats. Large-scale companies with expertise in managing print and fulfilment services, as well as those experienced in compliance with health communication standards, are well-positioned to compete. With a focus on health-related communication services, businesses that can deliver precise, secure, and varied print formats will find growth potential in such government contracts. This procurement enhances business growth by enabling organizations to engage in long-term government supply chain activities.

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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/066301-2026
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

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
17 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

CDS PRINT SERVICES

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