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Digital Correspondence, Notifications and Outbound SMS

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Feb 2020 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, was for the provision of a digital correspondence, notifications, and outbound SMS messaging service. This contract, valued at £116,542.54, falls within the IT software package category and was located in the East of England. The procurement method employed was selective, with the tender period concluding on 20th December 2019, and the contract period from 27th December 2019 to 26th December 2021. The contract was awarded on 24th December 2019 and has been successfully completed as of February 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering digital communication solutions. Companies with experience in SMS and notification systems would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Given the health sector context, suppliers that can demonstrate compliance with healthcare communication standards and a robust service delivery model would likely have a competitive advantage in pursuing future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Correspondence, Notifications and Outbound SMS

Notice Description

Prepaid digital correspondence, notifications and pre-paid outbound SMS Messaging.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e474b5a-ab43-4601-972d-f420a5c8ecf6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682f7b00-a35a-48a0-8f20-2049f7f93449
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,542 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,542 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
27 Dec 2019 - 26 Dec 2021 2-3 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
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DR DOCTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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