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title: "Contract for the provision of Franking Machine Postage Credit for NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit"
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# Contract for the provision of Franking Machine Postage Credit for NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fddd9d95-0a29-4071-8d62-239533cbc507

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract titled "Contract for the provision of Franking Machine Postage Credit" to Quadient UK Limited. This contract falls under the industry category of Postal and Telecommunications Services, with a total value of £30,000. The award was announced on 13th April 2021, and the contract period commenced on 29th March 2021, running until 5th July 2021. The procurement method utilised was selective, as part of a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework (RM6017: Postal Goods, Services and Solutions).

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that provide postal and mailroom equipment, particularly those specialising in franking machines and associated consumables. Businesses that align with the services provided under this contract, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find it advantageous to engage with similar procurement processes. By participating in future tenders from NHS South, Central and West or similar organisations, these businesses can expand their market reach and secure contracts that contribute to their growth.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for provision of Franking Machine Postage Credit to to Quadient UK Limited Limited on behalf of SCW, via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6017: Postal Goods, Services and Solutions - Lot 2: Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment and Associated Consumables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f8978e1-9a65-46fa-bb40-091dec1d1ad4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 5 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2021 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f8978e1-9a65-46fa-bb40-091dec1d1ad4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f8978e1-9a65-46fa-bb40-091dec1d1ad4
  13th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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