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title: "Franking Machine Equipment Lease & Maintenance at various Trust Community sites"
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# Franking Machine Equipment Lease & Maintenance at various Trust Community sites

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcef1db0-7003-4842-9430-b5435eacf5a8

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Franking Machine Equipment Lease & Maintenance at various Trust Community sites" was conducted by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the "services" industry category, specifically involving postage-franking machines, with a focus on the South West region of the United Kingdom, postal code TA1 5DA. The process has reached the Award stage, and an award was made on 18th August 2025 following the conclusion of the tender period on 11th August 2025. The procurement method utilised was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 4th September 2025 to 3rd September 2027.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in providing and maintaining franking machine equipment. Although the contract is not specifically tailored for small or medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, companies with the capability to meet the needs of a large healthcare organisation could benefit from such a partnership. The awarded contract, valued at £27,020.48, was secured by QUADIENT UK LIMITED, indicating a competitive bidding environment for substantial corporate entities capable of operating at scale.

## Notice

Franking Machine Equipment Lease & Maintenance at various Trust Community sites via a framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ba64f3-e388-4ea0-b944-0505186cca44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 3 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,020 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,020 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUADIENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ba64f3-e388-4ea0-b944-0505186cca44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ba64f3-e388-4ea0-b944-0505186cca44
  21st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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