Award

AA-106-25-DA Postal Services using RM6280 for the provision of Postal Services & Solutions

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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Award

28 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Ayrshire & Arran has completed the procurement process for the provision of postal services and solutions under the tender titled "AA-106-25-DA Postal Services using RM6280". This procurement falls under the health industry category and is identified by the CPV code 64100000. The procurement process took place in Ayrshire and Arran, with significant dates including the contract award on 28th March 2025 and the contract signing on 24th March 2025. The procurement method utilized was a limited award procedure without prior publication, conducted as a call-off from an existing framework.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the postal and logistics sector, particularly large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive postal solutions. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 3,842,709.3, has been secured by Whistl UK Ltd., indicating a precedent for large-scale service providers. Companies capable of offering scalable and compliant postal services can leverage such opportunities to expand their market reach and establish a foothold in healthcare-related contracts. By engaging in these procurement processes, businesses can tap into stable, long-term projects with public sector bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AA-106-25-DA Postal Services using RM6280 for the provision of Postal Services & Solutions

Notice Description

Postal Services using RM6280 for the provision of Postal Services & Solutions

Lot Information

Lot 1

Postal Services using RM6280 for the provision of Postal Services & Solutions

Procurement Information

This is a Call Off from a Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794404
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527088
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,842,709 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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