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

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Short Messaging Services (SMS) for NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. The contract has been granted to BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC via Direct Award under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Network Services 3 RM6116 framework, specifically under Lot 3b: Communication Platform as a Service. The contract, which amounts to £44,660 GBP, covers the period from 28 June 2024 to 29 April 2025 and encompasses a geographical scope across the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in communication platforms and SMS services. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), can leverage this type of contract to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector by demonstrating capability and reliability. The framework agreement offers an efficient procurement route, allowing businesses to showcase their services to a prominent public health body, fostering long-term growth and stability in this market sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Short Messaging Services 2024 for NHS Somerset 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 Somerset 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-b5fd17-9859490a-a47a-4db7-b0ee-d9a5572b7214
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcd264fe-89e4-45b9-ad73-56238087e044
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
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
£44,660 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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