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Contract for the provision of Short Messaging Services 2024 for NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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16 Sep 2024 at 08:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the provision of Short Messaging Services (SMS) to British Telecommunications PLC on behalf of NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board. This procurement, categorised under Short Message Service (SMS) services with CPV code 64212100, was executed through a Direct award via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Network Services 3 RM6116 framework eMarketplace catalogue Lot 3b: Communication Platform as a Service. The procurement process was selective, involving a Call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £1,321,380 and will be active from 27th June 2024 to 29th April 2025, covering services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has been tagged as 'award', dated 16th September 2024.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in communication and messaging services. SMEs would find this contract specifically advantageous, given the suitability recommendations, although larger firms like British Telecommunications PLC have also successfully competed. Businesses with a focus on healthcare communication services, aiming to provide essential messaging solutions for NHS entities, would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The procurement method underscores the strategic selection and efficiency of framework agreements, opening avenues for businesses that can offer robust, scalable communication platforms within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Short Messaging Services 2024 for NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Short Messaging Services (SMS) to BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC on behalf of NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board. This requirement has been procured via Direct award through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Network Services 3 RM6116 framework eMarketplace catalogue Lot 3b: Communication Platform as a Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8aece671-48a1-4d45-b6fd-984d8e9dd437
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69074934-eec3-4dc7-9db7-14e225008ceb
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
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
£1,321,380 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,321,380 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2024 - 29 Apr 2025 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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