---
title: "Waiver - WH Smith (Retail)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06980b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# Waiver - WH Smith (Retail)

Buyer: LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06980b

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## Summary

The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a public procurement contracting process for the supply of papers and associated products, specifically under the title "Waiver - WH Smith (Retail)." This procurement falls under the goods category, focusing on retail items such as magazines and newspapers. WH Smith is the supplier selected through the process. The contract, with a total value of £72,000, began on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st March 2027. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a streamlined approach. The Trust, located in Liverpool, UK, aims to cover its retail needs efficiently through this contract, as per legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the production and distribution of retail and stationery goods to expand their market reach by engaging in similar procurement opportunities in the public sector. Businesses well-suited to this contract would include those that can supply a diverse range of newspapers and magazines efficiently. Companies similar to WH Smith, particularly those capable of fulfilling medium to high-volume retail orders, would find such contracts beneficial for growth, whilst helping to support the procurement needs of governmental and health organisations. A focus on reliability and a strong supply chain would be advantageous for potential suppliers.

## Notice

Retail spend with WH Smith - supply of papers and associated products

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044063-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 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 | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L9 7AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Fazakerley West |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Walton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WH SMITH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22210000 - Newspapers
- 22213000 - Magazines

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 14:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044063-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044063-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/

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