Award

General Practice IT Smart Messaging (SMS) for NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board

ATTAIN

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03 Aug 2023 at 09:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to British Telecommunications PLC for the delivery of General Practice IT Smart Messaging (SMS) services. The contract, valued at £270,582 including VAT, falls under the CPV category 'Short Message Service (SMS) services'. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set between 19th March 2023 and 18th March 2026, with the tender deadline set for 31st January 2023. The buying organization, Attain, based in Basildon, England, handled the procurement process.

This awarded contract for IT services provides opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in SMS services catering to the healthcare sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender suitable for growth. With the contract running for three years, businesses specializing in similar technology solutions could compete effectively. The procurement process involved a selective approach from a framework agreement, indicating a structured and regulatory-compliant path for interested suppliers, supporting fair competition within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Practice IT Smart Messaging (SMS) for NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice (CAN) being published by the Contracting Authority, NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB), to communicate an above threshold contract is compliantly awarded to the provider British Telecommunications PLC , via the Framework Agreement 'Crown Commercial Services RM3808 Lot 10' This contract is for delivery of General Practice IT Smart Messaging (SMS) between 19th March 2023 and 18th March 2026. The aggregate contract value is PS270,582 including VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a68ee94-60cf-4f8f-9fc5-d4b029154b73
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,582 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,582 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2023 - 18 Mar 2026 3-4 years
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
ATTAIN
Contact Name
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Contact Email
amy.wilson@attain.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SN14 7AQ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
By Brook
Westminster Constituency
South Cotswolds

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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