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Provision of Smart Messaging (SMS) Services

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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21 Apr 2026 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of Smart Messaging (SMS) services, awarding the contract to BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY. The procurement falls under the telecommunications services sector, with a contract value of £423,780 GBP. The contract will commence on 29th April 2026 and conclude on 28th April 2027. This procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically, a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 1st April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth in the telecommunications industry, especially for companies specialising in smart messaging services. Small and medium-sized enterprises, although not awarded this contract, may consider participating in similar tenders as the procurement method indicates suitability for SMEs. With a focus on utilising existing framework agreements, businesses that maintain strong relationships with framework hosting organisations can leverage these opportunities more effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Smart Messaging (SMS) Services

Notice Description

Provision of Smart Messaging (SMS) Services Additional information: Framework call-off via CCS Network Services 3 RM6116. All values exclude VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11a57734-04e4-40e3-820d-d0e9eae90cbe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2356e7c-a7db-4723-a08e-afcbd3fcabe9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£423,780 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£423,780 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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