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SMS Smart Messaging

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Jul 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SMS Smart Messaging" service renewal has been completed by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, was conducted as a direct award through the CCS Framework - Network Service RM6116 - lot 3B. The service will span three years, commencing on 31 May 2025 and concluding on 30 May 2028, with the successful supplier being British Telecom. The trust is located in North Shields, England, and the total contract value amounts to £85,800. The procurement followed the selective method, executed via a framework agreement call-off, and reached the award stage on 1 May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing robust SMS messaging solutions, particularly those already participating in framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to engage with such opportunities since the suitability criteria favour these business types. Companies specialising in software solutions for healthcare settings and possessing a strong delivery track record can benefit greatly. The framework approach simplifies the procurement process, allowing businesses to focus on delivering high-quality, value-driven services to major purchasing organisations like the NHS Trusts.

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Notice Title

SMS Smart Messaging

Notice Description

SMS messaging service renewal for 3 year provision , procured as direct award through CCS Framework - Network Service RM6116 - lot 3B

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ec6cb2f-f3e0-41f0-b1a0-6d6aa0ec48d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db89b6fb-9225-4e3e-a947-4b781b64670c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 May 2025 - 30 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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