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title: "DAFNE Print, Storage and Distribution services"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# DAFNE Print, Storage and Distribution services

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2aafb92-611c-4eb9-a905-6a29e6a20514

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## Summary

The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a provider for the "DAFNE Print, Storage and Distribution services" contract. This tender pertains to the print finishing services industry, with the aim of supporting the DAFNE national programme, which educates adults with type 1 diabetes across the UK, ROI, and Jersey. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 24th March 2025. The contract is valued at £180,000 and will commence on 1st June 2025, running until 31st May 2028. The services required include storage, ordering, pick and pack service, distribution, and stock/information management, to be delivered at the North Tyneside location (postal code NE27 0QJ).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in business services, particularly those specializing in printing, logistics, and supply chain management. The open procedure above threshold encourages small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. This contract could enhance business growth through long-term engagement with a major NHS Foundation Trust, and by catering to the needs of a national health programme. Interested businesses should register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

## Notice

The national DAFNE programme is a structured education self-management programme for adults with type 1 diabetes. DAFNE is delivered by 114 NHS and Health Board diabetes services in the UK, Republic of Ireland (ROI) and Jersey. The national programme is hosted by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHCFT) and develops resources to be used on the DAFNE education courses by both patients and the healthcare professionals trained to deliver the DAFNE course. We require a provider to supply the storage, ordering, pick and pack service, distribution and robust stock/information management of these resources. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b92954-f405-4508-89d1-f18f22c561c4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tynemouth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79821000 - Print finishing services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b92954-f405-4508-89d1-f18f22c561c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51b92954-f405-4508-89d1-f18f22c561c4
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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