---
title: "2526-077-STA-PHW - POSTAL SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064edd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# 2526-077-STA-PHW - POSTAL SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064edd

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## Summary

Public Health Wales NHS Trust has concluded a procurement process award concerning a postal services and solutions contract, designated as 2526-077-STA-PHW, in the health sector. This contract, under Welsh devolved regulations, demands a bespoke tracked mail service to facilitate the return of test kits by participants of Bowel Screening Wales and Health Protection Wales to the Screening Laboratory. The contract, awarded to ROYAL MAIL GROUP PLC, emphasises the necessity for extensive geographical coverage, which only Royal Mail can offer to serve public health needs across the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2027, with key legal grounds provided under UKPGA 2023/54. The contract is valued at £897,963.79 gross, with a future signature date scheduled for 27th February 2026.

This procurement opens significant avenues for businesses involved in logistics, particularly those capable of providing large-scale postal solutions compatible with IT systems tailored for health services. It highlights the strategic role of effective mailing services in enabling healthcare initiatives, particularly those that require seamless logistical support. Companies specialising in local courier networks might find expanded opportunities by analysing and enhancing coverage capabilities similar to ROYAL MAIL GROUP PLC’s offerings, thereby positioning themselves to fulfil future procurement needs where universal service obligations are required. This contract is a direct award, indicating high precision requirements and an immediate need reflecting a critical public health programme, suggesting that entities with high reliability and comprehensive logistical infrastructure would be advantageously poised to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

Public Health Wales require provision of a bespoke tracked 48 mail service to provide Bowel Screening Wales and Health Protection Wales participants a facility to return test kits to the Screening Laboratory.

### Procurement Information

Public Health Wales require provision of a bespoke tracked 48 mail service to provide Bowel Screening Wales and Health Protection Wales participants a facility to return test kits to the Screening Laboratory. Bowel Screening Wales sends invitations and test kits through the post to screening and symptomatic participants, and the pack includes a self-addressed pre-paid return envelope for participants to return their completed test kits to the Screening Laboratory. The completed test kits can be posted in a Royal Mail post box making it accessible for participants. This a bespoke service and geographically Royal Mail are the only supplier with this level of coverage supporting public health needs across all communities. While alternative courier services exist, they typically lack full UK coverage. Royal Mail, by contrast, is legally obligated to serve every UK address. Royal Mail's mailing services are fully compatible with Bowel Screening Wales' IT systems and meet required delivery timescales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012819-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £748,303 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4BZ |
| 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 | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 12:01 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012819-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012819-2026
  12th February 2026 - Transparency 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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