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SMS Messaging

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST

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20 May 2021 at 13:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a supplier for an SMS Messaging service, with a contract value of £181,246. This procurement falls under the category of Short Message Service (SMS) services, specifically structured as a selective tendering process with call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 28 March 2021 to 27 March 2023, and the tender was awarded on 25 March 2021. The delivery location for this service is within the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the tender closed on 1 March 2021.

This opportunity may benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that offer SMS services and related solutions. Businesses well-suited to compete for this contract should possess expertise in delivering efficient communication services, particularly within the public sector. Establishing a partnership with the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust can foster business growth through ongoing collaboration and responsiveness to healthcare communication needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SMS Messaging

Notice Description

The Trust has a requirement for a supplier to provide a SMS Messaging service across the Estate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75369be9-6a4b-44e3-a0c3-09392c0b9eec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca32b33-45c1-4d7a-9a97-88bc6113ccf2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£181,246 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£181,246 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2021 - 27 Mar 2023 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
NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 5DD
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor
Westminster Constituency
Bolton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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