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title: "Postal Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2017-03-27"
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# Postal Services

Buyer: DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfecd458-80c6-4530-b75c-1d2d57db6d22

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## Summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a tender for Postal Services, aimed at streamlining its mailing processes across approximately 100 sites in the UK. The tender, classified under the postal services category (CPV code: 64110000), was published on 27th March 2017 and is currently open. The deadline for submissions is set for 10th October 2017, with the contract period starting from 1st March 2018 and running until 28th February 2023. This procurement process seeks a supplier capable of managing the Trust-wide external mail efficiently.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in postal services, particularly those with the capability to handle a high volume of mail, as the Trust processes approximately 1.5 million items annually. Suitable competitors may include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in logistics, administration, and mail processing. The potential supplier should demonstrate an understanding of integrated community health services and the capacity to implement efficient collection and mailing systems to meet the Trust's needs.

## Notice

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust provides integrated community health and mental health, including community hospitals and specialist learning disability services. Further information: www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk Following a successful pilot the Trust is looking to rationalise its Postal Services and to appoint a supplier responsible for the processing of the external mail Trust-wide through a network of collections, including direct from sites to a central point for processing and mailing. The current process is a mixture of use of stamps and franking. Various collection arrangements are in place and a significant amount of time is devoted to franking, resorting and administration. The number of items sent out by the Trust equate to around 1.5 million units p.a. from approximately 100+ sites. The Trust would like to hear from prospective providers who can demonstrate that they have the appropriate expertise and capacity to provide postal services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc47c97-a8ba-4134-8444-be5a898ccb11 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH17 0RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Canford Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dorset and North Poole |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2017 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc47c97-a8ba-4134-8444-be5a898ccb11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc47c97-a8ba-4134-8444-be5a898ccb11
  27th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=245522190
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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