--- title: "Postage - UHMB" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06acae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06acae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06acae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06acae.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-06-03" --- # Postage - UHMB Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06acae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06acae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06acae.json) ## Summary The procurement process has resulted in the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust awarding a contract for postal services under the Government Commercial Agency Framework RM6280. This contract covers the collection, processing, and delivery of internal and external mail, supporting both operational and clinical functions across the Trust's sites. The contract, valued at £366,000, begins on 1st June 2026 and is set to run until 31st May 2027, with a potential 12-month extension. Located in Lancaster (UKD44), the contract was awarded directly to the incumbent provider WHISTL UK LIMITED, ensuring continuity of services without altering the service model, and follows a limited procurement method without prior publication. Key stakeholders include the University's Trust HQ in Kendal, and the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board as the review body. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the postal and courier industry, particularly those with existing framework agreements or experience in handling large-scale mail services for healthcare facilities. The direct award process and continuity of provider indicate a competitive landscape primarily for established service providers with proven capacity and capability. Businesses seeking growth in this sector should focus on developing strong frameworks and relationships with public sector bodies or consider potential collaboration with current framework providers like WHISTL UK LIMITED to gain insights and strategic advantages. The contract's ongoing service continuity and secured terms also provide stability and predictability, advantageous for business planning and expansion. ## Notice University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of postal services, including the collection, processing, and delivery of internal and external mail across Trust sites. The service supports critical operational and clinical functions by ensuring timely and secure handling of correspondence, parcels, and associated mailroom activities. This contract has been awarded following a Direct Award process, whereby the incumbent provider has demonstrated the capability and capacity to continue delivering the required services to the necessary standard, with no significant change to the service model. The contract represents a continuation of an existing service and has been awarded to the existing provider. The total estimated value of the contract is PS366K over the contract term, with service delivery commencing on 1st June 2026 and ending on 31st May 2027, with an optional extension of 12 months. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels across all University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust sites. Awarded under Government Commercial Agency Framework RM6280 - Postal Services & Solutions. ### Procurement Information University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of postal services, including the collection, processing, and delivery of internal and external mail across Trust sites. The service supports the Trust's operational and clinical functions by ensuring timely, secure, and efficient handling of correspondence, parcels, and associated mailroom activities. This contract has been awarded via a direct award under the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Framework RM6280, in accordance with AD1.3.1, where the incumbent provider has been identified as capable of continuing to deliver the required services to the necessary standard. The contract represents a continuation of an existing service and has been awarded to the current incumbent provider, with no material change to the service model. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052445-2026 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | KENDAL | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA9 7RG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Kendal South | | Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale | | Delivery location | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WHISTL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64100000 - Post and courier services ## Release History - 3 Jun 2026 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052445-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.whistl.co.uk - https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/ - https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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