---
title: "Provision of Post back FIT Sample Packs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0695cd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# Provision of Post back FIT Sample Packs

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0695cd

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, led by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, involved the provision of home-based FIT sample collection packs intended for those ineligible for the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. The contract has reached the award stage, with REAL DIGITAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED appointed as the supplier. The contract, which has a total gross value of £15,312, runs from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027. This service includes packaging, distribution to patients, and postal return arrangement, excluding laboratory analysis and result reporting. Located in Taunton, Somerset, the tender falls under the 'Packaging and related services' industry category and utilised a direct procurement method that was below the threshold, executed without competition.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in packaging and postal services, as it involves continuous service provision over a year. Businesses that can provide innovative packaging solutions and efficient distribution services might find this contract particularly appealing due to its consistency and association with a prominent public health body. Engaging in a project with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust can enhance business credibility and open up future opportunities within the health sector and beyond. The direct award method suggests a focus on reliability and established service capabilities, presenting a lucrative avenue for companies ready to meet these critical procurement criteria.

## Notice

The Service Provider will provide home-based FIT sample collection packs for individuals who are not eligible for the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. The service covers kit packaging, distribution to patients' homes, and provision for postal return, but excludes laboratory analysis and clinical result reporting, which will be managed separately by the commissioning organisation. The Service Provider will be responsible for the design and development of artwork for sleeve and Instructions For Use (IFU). The commissioner will provide the service provider with the FIT Sample Kits for branding and packaging.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043044-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,760 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REAL DIGITAL INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79920000 - Packaging and related services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 13:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043044-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043044-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://thisisrdi.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

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