---
title: "Provision of Digital Patient Communications"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052887"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052887.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-05-29"
---

# Provision of Digital Patient Communications

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052887

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the planning stage of its procurement process for the "Provision of Digital Patient Communications". This initiative aims to modernise patient communication through a hybrid print and post service. Located in Cardiff, Wales, the contracting authority operates under Welsh devolved regulations and central government classifications. The procurement, planned to be above threshold, focuses on the services category, specifically printing services. Key dates include the planned contract period starting from 1st March 2027 to 28th February 2029, with possible extensions until 2030, and a future notice date set for 30th May 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those capable of delivering hybrid communication solutions. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are explicitly considered for this lot. Participating in this procurement process can not only enhance the business's profile within the public sector but also provide steady and predictable revenue over the contract's term. Companies aiming to expand into public sector services or those looking to establish a foothold in the healthcare communication sector in Wales will find this procurement effort an ideal growth opportunity.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to provide a hybrid print and post service to modernise the way we communicate with our patients.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028329-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 29 May 2025 at 08:49 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028329-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028329-2025
  29th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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