Award

SMS Messaging service

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Award

01 Apr 2021 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit recently awarded a contract for SMS Messaging services, valued at £350,000, to British Telecommunications. This procurement was conducted as a selective process via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Gcloud 12 Framework, with the contract period starting on 16th March 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2023. The award notice was published on 1st April 2021, following the tender period that ended on 12th March 2021. The services are specifically designated for the South West region of the United Kingdom, supporting the NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services sector, particularly those offering SMS solutions. Companies positioned to compete include larger telecommunications firms as well as specialised providers that can meet the NHS's stringent service requirements. Engaging with this procurement could facilitate business growth by establishing a foothold in the public sector, particularly with contracts related to critical health services.

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Notice Title

SMS Messaging service

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for SMS services on behalf of NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group, via the Crown Commercial Services Gcloud 12 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9eb89bbb-b6bc-46d9-95fd-260bca49dc84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a3fe34-3f1a-44be-9e04-3e5c0175128d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Joshua Passmore-Tarpey
Contact Email
joshua.passmore-tarpey@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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