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For the Provision of an SMS Messaging Service

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

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17 Jul 2025 at 11:35

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by the Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust, focused on securing a Short Message Service (SMS) services provider. The tender, titled "For the Provision of an SMS Messaging Service," falls under the industry category of telecommunications services. The process was conducted under an open procedure and is now in the award stage, having been completed. It concerns the location of Doncaster, with the delivery specified for the postal code DN4 8QN in the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 17th July 2025, with the contract period set from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The total contract value is £42,000.

This SMS messaging service contract presents a significant business growth opportunity for firms engaged in telecommunications, particularly those experienced in health sector collaborations. While Healthcare Communications UK Ltd was awarded this contract, similar businesses can anticipate future opportunities with the NHS and other public health entities seeking to enhance their communication strategies. Despite the process being unsuitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), large-scale suppliers could benefit from similar future tenders by aligning their offerings with public sector demands, thus broadening their market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For the Provision of an SMS Messaging Service

Notice Description

For the Provision of an SMS Messaging Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79266579-4dda-48ed-aaa2-f669cd2b7459
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a08a27-b7fb-4aaa-bf1c-d5d0f65a9141
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN4 8QN
Postcode Area
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Balby South
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Healthcare Communications UK Ltd

Further Information

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