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26 Jun 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) has recently completed a procurement process titled "Supply of Case Note Folders for Swansea Bay University Health Board." This contract, identified by the reference SBU-DCO-034-AN-26, falls under the goods industry category specifically for folders. The procurement utilised a limited method without the prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to the legal framework provided by Directive 2014/24/EU. Located in Swansea Bay, United Kingdom, the procurement aimed to enhance patient record management by acquiring 25,000 case note folders necessary for efficient information handling within healthcare settings. The procurement stage progressed to award, with Lyreco UK Limited selected as the supplier, and the contract was signed on 25th June 2026, with a total contract value of GBP 63,000.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses in the paper and office supplies industry to identify similar procurement needs in healthcare settings. Companies with expertise in supplying durable and customised paper products that meet specific institutional requirements will find this procurement to be a valuable precedent. Lyreco UK Limited, being a large-scale enterprise, secured the contract by demonstrating compliance with specification requirements and offering a competitive price. Other businesses, especially those with a strong track record in compliance, product durability, and value-for-money offerings, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders to drive growth in the public sector procurement market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Case Note Folders for Swansea Bay University Health Board

Notice Description

Durable, purpose-designed paper folders bespoke to Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) and tailored to meet specific operational, identification, and record-keeping needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) procured a contract for the supply of 25,000 case note folders to support the effective management of patient records across its sites. The folders are essential to ensure the safe handling, storage, and accessibility of patient information alongside digital systems in outpatient clinics, wards, and other healthcare settings.

Procurement Information

The award of the contract without prior publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) is lawful as it is being conducted through a direct award under an existing framework agreement, in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2014/24/EU (Article 33), as transposed into the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060300-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22852000 - Folders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
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
SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD (SBUHB)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 7BR
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Baglan
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LYRECO

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