---
title: "Business Return Envelopes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c8c8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-10"
---

# Business Return Envelopes

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c8c8

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, focused on acquiring Business Return Envelopes as part of the Symptomatic FIT Service. The procurement, categorised under the goods industry, took place in Gateshead, United Kingdom. This contract has been awarded to GXO Logistics UK Limited through a selective tender using the Government Commercial Agency's framework (RM6354). The initial contract period spans from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with possibilities for two additional 12-month extensions. The total contract value is approximately £1,978,430 excluding VAT, corresponding to about £395,686 annually, adjusting according to CPI. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract having been awarded as of 10th July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in courier, distribution, or storage services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale logistics operations across the UK. Firms specialising in the production or supply of envelopes would also find this contract advantageous. Given the substantial volume of 160,000 envelopes per year and the required precision in handling and distribution, large companies with established distribution networks and logistical capabilities, such as GXO Logistics UK Limited, are well-suited for such contracts. The framework arrangement simplifies entry for companies already part of the supply chains recognised by the Government Commercial Agency.

## Notice

Business Return Envelopes Managed Service as part of Symptomatic FIT (faecal immunochemical test) Service. Purchase of 160,000 Business Return Envelopes per annum with an inbound return rate of 90% Awarded to GXO LOGISTICS UK LIMITED via Courier, Distribution, Storage and Specialist Solutions Framework (RM6354) led by Government Commercial Agency Contract period: 1st August 2026 - 31st July 2029 (plus 2 x 12 month optional extension periods) Total cost - Approximately PS1,978,430 exc VAT (PS395,686 per annum, any increases to be in line with CPI)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065280-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| 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 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,978,430 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GXO LOGISTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30199230 - Envelopes

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 14:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065280-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065280-2026
  10th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-0503cc
- https://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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