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Wide Area Pagers - Support (Friarage Hospital)

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Jan 2026 at 09:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of Wide Area Pagers - Support at Friarage Hospital. This contract, awarded to Multitone Electronics PLC, was conducted using a selective procurement method via a call-off from the Shared Business Services Framework, specifically focusing on Patient / Citizen Communication and Engagement Solutions (SBS10175). The procurement falls under the software support services category and is situated in the North East of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 1st January 2026 and will conclude on 30th June 2027, with an award value of £61,353 GBP. The process is in the award stage, with the award being published on 27th January 2026.

The awarded contract represents growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in communication technologies and software support services. Firms experienced in delivering communication solutions within healthcare settings are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from aligning themselves with frameworks that enable direct awards, like the Shared Business Services Framework used in this instance. Such partnerships can enhance reputation and open doors to future procurement opportunities within the public sector, especially for businesses in the north-east of England looking to partner with NHS Trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wide Area Pagers - Support (Friarage Hospital)

Notice Description

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have utilised a direct award to supplier Multitone Ltd for the provision of Wide Area Pagers - Support (Friarage Hospital) by utilising the Shared Business Services Framework - Patient / Citizen Communication and Engagement Solutions - SBS10175.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62900ed5-0d3e-4387-90fd-55193defa3fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/899f09cf-ae3d-4f13-8239-f64137675d8b
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,353 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,353 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 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
SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS2 1RU
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTITONE ELECTRONICS P L C

Further Information

Notice Documents

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