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Provision of Postal Services for Velindre University NHS Trust

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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26 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, pertains to the "Provision of Postal Services for Velindre University NHS Trust". The procurement falls within the health industry category, specifically addressing postal services for the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff. The process involved a direct award method, decided on 26th August 2025, without prior publication, under the Crown Commercial Services Postal Services & Solutions framework (RM6280). The contract was awarded to Pitney Bowes Limited, the sole supplier legally permitted to service the existing franking equipment, with an active contract status signed on 25th June 2025, and valued at £420,000. The procurement process is recognised under UK regulations, aligned with the legal basis of 2014 EU directives (32014L0024), and covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in postal services and equipment maintenance, particularly those capable of providing or servicing franking machines. Large scale suppliers with the necessary infrastructure and legal permissions, akin to Pitney Bowes Limited, stand to benefit. The direct award process highlights the potential for businesses that can demonstrate unique capabilities or exclusive rights in servicing specific equipment. This procurement process indicates the importance of maintaining strong relationships with framework agreements and participating in government procurement frameworks to tap into such opportunities for business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Postal Services for Velindre University NHS Trust

Notice Description

Velindre University NHS Trust requires the provision of postal services and the ability to top up franking machines used within Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC). These machines are vital for managing the distribution of high volumes of physical mail, including critical patient communications such as appointment letters, admission notices, treatment plans, and general hospital correspondence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement Services contacted all suppliers listed under Lot 1 of the CCS Framework for Postal Services & Solutions (RM6280) to gauge interest in the opportunity. During this exercise, it was confirmed that only the original manufacturer of the existing equipment is legally permitted to provide services for the machine currently in use. As the department uses a Pitney Bowes SendPro2000 franking machine, it was therefore decided to proceed with a direct award to Pitney Bowes for continued support.

Procurement Information

Direct award via the Crown Commercial Services Postal Services & Solutions (RM6280) framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154994
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154994
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Olivia Moore
Contact Email
olivia.moore2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921500657

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PITNEY BOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG539022
    Provision of Postal Services for Velindre University NHS Trust - Velindre University NHS Trust requires the provision of postal services and the ability to top up franking machines used within Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC). These machines are vital for managing the distribution of high volumes of physical mail, including critical patient communications such as appointment letters, admission notices, treatment plans, and general hospital correspondence.

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