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10 Jul 2026 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Swansea Bay University Health Board has concluded a procurement process for the provision of postal services, with a contract awarded to the Royal Mail Group. This process was identified with the title "Provision of postal services to Swansea Bay University Health Board" and categorised under the industry classification of postal services (CPV code 64110000). Primarily focused on service provision, this procurement was managed through a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, using a framework agreement. The procurement stage is complete with the contract having been signed on 3rd July 2026. The postal services will support clinical and administrative communications across various locations within the Swansea Bay University Health Board, ensuring efficient and reliable mail operations. The total contract value is £125,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in postal and delivery services, particularly those with capabilities to manage high-volume correspondence and business reply solutions. Although this specific contract was awarded via a direct negotiation without a prior competition call, businesses looking to engage with future tenders for similar services should position themselves to meet quality and service demands in the healthcare sector, as indicated by the quality and price evaluation criteria (60% quality, 40% price). Large-scale postal service providers, such as Royal Mail, are well-suited for this type of contract, given the high demand and necessity for secure communication channels within healthcare settings.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of postal services to Swansea Bay University Health Board

Notice Description

Provision of reliable and secure postal services, including the collection, sorting, and delivery of mail, as well as business reply and related mailing solutions, to support routine clinical and administrative communications across the Health Board.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea Bay University Health Board has awarded a call-off contract for the provision of postal services under an established framework agreement with Royal Mail Group Ltd. The contract covers the collection, processing, and delivery of mail, including business reply services and associated postal solutions required to support clinical and administrative functions across the Health Board. The contract is based on anticipated demand and is intended to ensure continuity of essential communication services. It will be delivered across multiple sites and service areas within the Health Board, with usage and spend varying in line with operational requirements. The arrangement supports the efficient handling of high-volume correspondence, including patient-related communications critical to service delivery.

Procurement Information

The award of this contract without prior publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) is considered lawful under the provisions of Directive 2014/24/EU, specifically where the use of a negotiated procedure without prior publication is justified.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c87a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065137-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

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