Scope
Reference
RM6389
Description
This framework is for the provision of printed communications and related services. It is a UK wide agreement available to all public sector organisations with NHS Notify requirements.
The agreement includes multiple routes to market (Award without competition, Competitive flexible procedure).
The framework gives the buyers access to direct mail print suppliers, envelope and leaflet production, postal services, accessible formats, pre-production services and alternative printing formats to improve accessibility.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1%
Framework operation description
Refer to Framework Schedule 7 (Call-off Procedure) for details of the competitive selection processes for the award of contracts under this framework. In the event that there is a challenge to the Competition and such a challenge is confined to any one particular Lot, the Authority reserves the right to the extent that it is lawful to do so, to conclude a Framework Contract with the successful Suppliers in respect of the Lot(s) that has (have) not been so challenged." and this should go in the lot descriptions the rest is covered in the ITT. The Authority also reserves the right to extend Lots by varying durations.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Please refer to the attachment RM6389 NHS Notify Printed Communications and Related Services - Customer List.
Contract 1. NHS Notify Printed Communications and Related Services
Suppliers (6)
- CDS PRINT SERVICES LTD
- MBA GROUP LIMITED
- PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON) LIMITED
- PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT LTD
- SYNERTEC LIMITED
- XEROX (UK) LIMITED
Contract value
- £1,200,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,440,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
23 October 2025
Contract dates
- 23 October 2025 to 22 January 2030
- 4 years, 3 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- JE - Jersey
- IM - Isle of Man
Signed contract documents
RM6389 NHS Notify - Transparency Covering Letter v1.0.docx
RM6389 NHS Notify - Transparency agenda - How CCS approaches redaction v1.0.docx
Joint Schedules-20251126T131628Z-1-001.zip
Framework Schedules-20251126T131625Z-1-001.zip
Call Off Schedules-20251126T131530Z-1-001.zip
Framework Award Form v1.0.docx
CCS General Terms v1.0.docx
RM6389 NHS Notify Printed Communications and Related Services - Customer List.pdf
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
CDS PRINT SERVICES LTD
- Companies House: 15424066
Riverside House
Leeds
LS11 5AS
United Kingdom
Email: bids@cds-print.co.uk
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. NHS Notify Printed Communications and Related Services
MBA GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: 02343859
MBA House, Garman Road
London
N17 0HW
United Kingdom
Email: bidlibrary@mba-group.com
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. NHS Notify Printed Communications and Related Services
PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON) LIMITED
- Companies House: 02788181
Lower Ground Floor, Park House, 16/18
London
EC2M 7EB
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@paragon-cc.co.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. NHS Notify Printed Communications and Related Services
PSL PRINT MANAGEMENT LTD
- Companies House: 02084294
Unit A59, Longridge Road,
Preston
PR2 5ND
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@pslprint.co.uk
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. NHS Notify Printed Communications and Related Services
SYNERTEC LIMITED
- Companies House: 03717583
2 Castle Road
Wellington
TA21 9JQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. NHS Notify Printed Communications and Related Services
XEROX (UK) LIMITED
- Companies House: 00330754
Building 4 Uxbridge Business Park
Uxbridge
UB8 1DH
United Kingdom
Email: uxb.bidteam@xerox.com
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. NHS Notify Printed Communications and Related Services
Contracting authority
Crown Commercial Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBZB-4962-TVLR
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - central government