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Postage - UHMB

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Jun 2026 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has resulted in the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust awarding a contract for postal services under the Government Commercial Agency Framework RM6280. This contract covers the collection, processing, and delivery of internal and external mail, supporting both operational and clinical functions across the Trust's sites. The contract, valued at £366,000, begins on 1st June 2026 and is set to run until 31st May 2027, with a potential 12-month extension. Located in Lancaster (UKD44), the contract was awarded directly to the incumbent provider WHISTL UK LIMITED, ensuring continuity of services without altering the service model, and follows a limited procurement method without prior publication. Key stakeholders include the University's Trust HQ in Kendal, and the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board as the review body.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the postal and courier industry, particularly those with existing framework agreements or experience in handling large-scale mail services for healthcare facilities. The direct award process and continuity of provider indicate a competitive landscape primarily for established service providers with proven capacity and capability. Businesses seeking growth in this sector should focus on developing strong frameworks and relationships with public sector bodies or consider potential collaboration with current framework providers like WHISTL UK LIMITED to gain insights and strategic advantages. The contract's ongoing service continuity and secured terms also provide stability and predictability, advantageous for business planning and expansion.

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Notice Title

Postage - UHMB

Notice Description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of postal services, including the collection, processing, and delivery of internal and external mail across Trust sites.<br/><br/>The service supports critical operational and clinical functions by ensuring timely and secure handling of correspondence, parcels, and associated mailroom activities.<br/><br/>This contract has been awarded following a Direct Award process, whereby the incumbent provider has demonstrated the capability and capacity to continue delivering the required services to the necessary standard, with no significant change to the service model.<br/><br/>The contract represents a continuation of an existing service and has been awarded to the existing provider.<br/><br/>The total estimated value of the contract is PS366K over the contract term, with service delivery commencing on 1st June 2026 and ending on 31st May 2027, with an optional extension of 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels across all University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust sites.
Awarded under Government Commercial Agency Framework RM6280 - Postal Services & Solutions.

Procurement Information

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of postal services, including the collection, processing, and delivery of internal and external mail across Trust sites.<br/><br/>The service supports the Trust's operational and clinical functions by ensuring timely, secure, and efficient handling of correspondence, parcels, and associated mailroom activities.<br/><br/>This contract has been awarded via a direct award under the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Framework RM6280, in accordance with AD1.3.1, where the incumbent provider has been identified as capable of continuing to deliver the required services to the necessary standard.<br/><br/>The contract represents a continuation of an existing service and has been awarded to the current incumbent provider, with no material change to the service model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052445-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RG
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

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