---
title: "The provision of a DSA postage model for University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050c07"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-02"
---

# The provision of a DSA postage model for University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050c07

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## Summary

The procurement contract for the provision of a DSA postage model at the University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has reached the award stage as of 2 May 2025. This tender, falling under the industry category of postal services, was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award without prior publication, due to its alignment with specific criteria outlined by the purchasing authority. The contract location is identified as the UKD1 region. The overall process aligns with CCS framework RM6280 and was initiated to address the hospital's needs for services such as off-site postage and mail franking.

This tender presents a distinct opportunity for businesses capable of fully meeting bespoke postal requirements to engage with a renowned NHS Foundation Trust, potentially expanding their service footprint within the public health sector. The award was secured by WHISTL UK LIMITED, suggesting that enterprises with comparable expertise in postal and courier services, particularly those able to offer comprehensive solutions and reliable execution, could find significant growth opportunities by aligning with similar public sector demands. As this was a specific direct award, businesses seeking to compete in future tenders should focus on fulfilling the service criteria comprehensively and efficiently.

## Notice

The provision of a DSA postage model for University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DSA potage model - provider services to remove postage from Trust site and to be franked off site. 

Services to include:-

Business Mail Mailmark Advanced
First Class (Letter)
Second Class (Large Letter)
Second Class (Letter)
Second Class (Medium Parcel)
Second Class (Small Parcel)

### Procurement Information

7 providers were sent the Trusts Specification of Requirement:- 
1 x Does not service within the area
2 x Unable to provide DSA
1 x Did not respond
2 x Unable to fulfil 100% of the requirement, but did offer some pricing 
1 x Provider met the requirement in full

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018683-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £395,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 7RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal South |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018683-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.whistl.co.uk
- https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

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