Award

Award of 826356-SP22006- Immediate Discharge Prescription

NHS FIFE

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Award

13 Mar 2026 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process relates to the NHS Fife's acquisition, titled "Award of 826356-SP22006- Immediate Discharge Prescription", involving the provision of printed matter and related products. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically relating to prescription forms and pads. NHS Fife, located at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, has already reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Harlow Printing Limited T/A Harlow Solutions. The procurement process initially sought 75 A3 pads consisting of 3 part sets with a coloured finish. This award decision reflects NHS Fife's commitment to enhancing operational capabilities related to patient discharges.

The contract presents opportunities for growth within the printed goods industry, particularly for businesses experienced in high-quality printing and stationery. Businesses that provide competitive pricing, as demonstrated by the bid range between £665.02 and £1,425.00, can position themselves advantageously in similar NHS procurement initiatives. With six bids placed, there is clear interest from businesses aiming to expand into healthcare-related print solutions, underscoring potential for growth in partnerships with health authorities such as NHS Fife.

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Notice Title

Award of 826356-SP22006- Immediate Discharge Prescription

Notice Description

Title: MS2385 - Immediate Discharge and Prescription Form (Pads)Quantity: 75 pads (15 packs of 5 pads - 50 sheets of each colour sheet)Size: A3Extent: 3 part setsColours: Black one side (common to all leaves)Stock:Top sheet White 80gsm CBMiddle sheet Pink CFBBottom sheet Yellow CFFinish: Trim, collate into pads of 50's with greyboard back &extended manilla shield taped at back

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826356
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551666
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS FIFE
Additional Buyers

VISITSCOTLAND

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

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNFERMLINE
Postcode
KY12 0SU
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DWF

HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED T/A HARLOW SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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