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07 Aug 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, located at Woodland House, Maes-Y-Coed, Cardiff, has initiated an active procurement process for "Bespoke Printing Services" through an open tender procedure. Managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnerships, this opportunity falls under the goods category, specifically for "Printed matter and related products" with a CPV code of 22000000. The tender is aimed at establishing a contract for high-quality printed materials required across various clinical and operational departments within the Health Board. The procurement method is open, and all tender submissions are to be managed via the eTenderWales Bravo platform. Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 1st September 2026, an enquiry period ending on 25th August 2026, and an award date set for 1st October 2026. The subsequent contract period is slated to begin on 1st November 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those capable of providing bespoke and high-quality printed stationery required for healthcare settings. Companies experienced in handling large-scale printing demands, with a particular emphasis on compliance with healthcare and regulatory requirements, will find this tender highly relevant. The contract supports single suppliers or well-structured consortiums, and seeks offerings that ensure resilience of supply, quality assurance, and value for money. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, provided they can meet the economic and technical selection criteria outlined in the tender documents. The financial scope of the contract, valued at £396,000 gross, underlines the significant opportunity for the awarded supplier to secure a sustained partnership and contribute to the strategic objectives of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Bespoke Printing Services

Notice Description

In 2021, Procurement Services undertook a review of expenditure relating to printed stationery across the Health Board. The review identified ongoing demand for a range of bespoke printed materials including, but not limited to: * Community Nursing Drug Charts * Ward Control Drug Books * Specimen Bags * Hospital Register Books * Insulin Adult Prescription Charts * Patient Risk Assessment and Care Documentation * Clinical Pathway Forms * Laboratory and Referral Forms * Prescription and Administration Records Although there has been a strategic push to digitise paper-based documentation, which accelerated following the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of essential clinical and operational documents remain in hard copy format for governance, regulatory, and operational reasons. These products are utilised across multiple Clinical Boards and departments Health Board wide. Annual expenditure has reduced in recent years due to digitisation; however, there remains a consistent and essential requirement for bespoke, compliant, high-quality printed stationery. The Health Board is now seeking to establish a compliant contract via a competitive open tender to ensure value for money, resilience of supply, quality assurance, and continued service continuity. The Health Board requires a single supplier (or suitably structured solution) to provide the following. It is important to state that these items are held as unpaid stock for same and next day delivery to various hospital sites and wards:

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06df2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075324-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIPS

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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