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Business Return Envelopes

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Jul 2026 at 14:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, focused on acquiring Business Return Envelopes as part of the Symptomatic FIT Service. The procurement, categorised under the goods industry, took place in Gateshead, United Kingdom. This contract has been awarded to GXO Logistics UK Limited through a selective tender using the Government Commercial Agency's framework (RM6354). The initial contract period spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with possibilities for two additional 12-month extensions. The total contract value is approximately £1,978,430 excluding VAT, corresponding to about £395,686 annually, adjusting according to CPI. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract having been awarded as of 10th July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in courier, distribution, or storage services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale logistics operations across the UK. Firms specialising in the production or supply of envelopes would also find this contract advantageous. Given the substantial volume of 160,000 envelopes per year and the required precision in handling and distribution, large companies with established distribution networks and logistical capabilities, such as GXO Logistics UK Limited, are well-suited for such contracts. The framework arrangement simplifies entry for companies already part of the supply chains recognised by the Government Commercial Agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Return Envelopes

Notice Description

Business Return Envelopes Managed Service as part of Symptomatic FIT (faecal immunochemical test) Service. Purchase of 160,000 Business Return Envelopes per annum with an inbound return rate of 90% Awarded to GXO LOGISTICS UK LIMITED via Courier, Distribution, Storage and Specialist Solutions Framework (RM6354) led by Government Commercial Agency Contract period: 1st August 2026 - 31st July 2029 (plus 2 x 12 month optional extension periods) Total cost - Approximately PS1,978,430 exc VAT (PS395,686 per annum, any increases to be in line with CPI)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065280-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30199230 - Envelopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,978,430 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GXO LOGISTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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