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Synertec Provision of DMSK and Podiatry Postage of Letters

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Jun 2026 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, located in Poole, United Kingdom, involved the provision of musculoskeletal (MSK) and podiatry postal services for sending appointment letters to patients. This project, titled "Synertec Provision of DMSK and Podiatry Postage of Letters", fell under the services category with a specific focus on postal services related to letters (CPV 64112000). The tender was awarded through a direct procurement method, deemed below threshold without competition, to Synertec Ltd. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is expected to conclude on 31st March 2027, with the agreement being formally signed on 31st March 2026. The total value of the contract is £45,833.33 (net) or £55,000 (gross).

This procurement offers prospective growth opportunities for businesses within the postal services sector, particularly those equipped to manage large-scale correspondence efficiently. The contract, awarded to Synertec Ltd, highlights a significant avenue for companies specialising in postal and communication services, with potential to leverage expertise in handling healthcare-related logistical challenges. Organisations with robust systems for managing direct and indirect postal operations, and those that can ensure timely delivery across various locations, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities in the future. This procurement also emphasises the importance of direct and efficient service delivery in fulfilling government contracts without a competitive procedure.

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Notice Title

Synertec Provision of DMSK and Podiatry Postage of Letters

Notice Description

Provision of Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Podiatry postal of appointment letters to patients This STW is an update to support creation of a call off order.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aab9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051554-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,833 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH17 0RB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Canford Heath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYNERTEC

Further Information

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