---
title: "SCH Reply Paid Envelope Service - 2026/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068740"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-21"
---

# SCH Reply Paid Envelope Service - 2026/27

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068740

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## Summary

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to ROYAL MAIL GROUP LIMITED for the SCH Reply Paid Envelope Service covering the year 2026/27. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for post and courier services, and is managed as a concession under a direct procurement method without competition. The contract, active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, has an expected gross value of £25,800. It is associated with the Sheffield region, with the buyer located at Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. This contract was initiated by tender, completed and signed on 1st April 2026, with the contract notice published on 21st April 2026.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for large-scale postal and courier service providers capable of efficiently managing newborn screening reply envelopes. Businesses specialising in logistics or mailing services, especially those with a significant presence and operational capability in the United Kingdom, may find this contract beneficial for expanding their service offerings in the healthcare sector. Such enterprises can leverage their robust infrastructure to meet the needs of public authorities, ensuring timely and reliable service delivery, thereby fostering business growth and enhancing their reputation within governmental contracts.

## Notice

OPEN ORDER TO COVER NEWBORN SCREENING REPLY PAID ENVELOPE SERVICE. ACCOUNT NUMBER 0128298000 - FOR ONE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036041-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| 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

- 21 Apr 2026 at 11:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036041-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036041-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.royalmailgroup.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sth.nhs.uk

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