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title: "Provision of postal services to Swansea Bay University Health Board"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c87a"
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buyer: "SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# Provision of postal services to Swansea Bay University Health Board

Buyer: SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c87a

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## Summary

The Swansea Bay University Health Board has concluded a procurement process for the provision of postal services, with a contract awarded to the Royal Mail Group. This process was identified with the title "Provision of postal services to Swansea Bay University Health Board" and categorised under the industry classification of postal services (CPV code 64110000). Primarily focused on service provision, this procurement was managed through a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, using a framework agreement. The procurement stage is complete with the contract having been signed on 3rd July 2026. The postal services will support clinical and administrative communications across various locations within the Swansea Bay University Health Board, ensuring efficient and reliable mail operations. The total contract value is £125,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in postal and delivery services, particularly those with capabilities to manage high-volume correspondence and business reply solutions. Although this specific contract was awarded via a direct negotiation without a prior competition call, businesses looking to engage with future tenders for similar services should position themselves to meet quality and service demands in the healthcare sector, as indicated by the quality and price evaluation criteria (60% quality, 40% price). Large-scale postal service providers, such as Royal Mail, are well-suited for this type of contract, given the high demand and necessity for secure communication channels within healthcare settings.

## Notice

Provision of reliable and secure postal services, including the collection, sorting, and delivery of mail, as well as business reply and related mailing solutions, to support routine clinical and administrative communications across the Health Board.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea Bay University Health Board has awarded a call-off contract for the provision of postal services under an established framework agreement with Royal Mail Group Ltd. The contract covers the collection, processing, and delivery of mail, including business reply services and associated postal solutions required to support clinical and administrative functions across the Health Board. The contract is based on anticipated demand and is intended to ensure continuity of essential communication services. It will be delivered across multiple sites and service areas within the Health Board, with usage and spend varying in line with operational requirements. The arrangement supports the efficient handling of high-volume correspondence, including patient-related communications critical to service delivery.

### Procurement Information

The award of this contract without prior publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) is considered lawful under the provisions of Directive 2014/24/EU, specifically where the use of a negotiated procedure without prior publication is justified.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065137-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 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 | £125,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | PORT TALBOT |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA12 7BR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Baglan |
| Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065137-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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