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GP IT Futures Further Competition for the provision of SMS Messaging Services To South West London ICB

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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21 Apr 2023 at 13:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South West London Integrated Care Board (ICB) has awarded a contract for SMS messaging services to be used across primary care within the ICB footprint. The contract, valued at £298,068.91, was procured through NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) and is subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender, with the title "GP IT Futures Further Competition for the provision of SMS Messaging Services To South West London ICB," had a selective procurement method with a tender end date of 2nd November 2022 and a contract period starting from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing SMS messaging services, especially those experienced in batch SMS, two-way SMS, and email functions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable due to the designated suitability for SMEs. The procurement process involved calling-off from a framework agreement, indicating potential future opportunities within the framework for successful businesses to explore. The awarded contract has been granted to ACCURX LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GP IT Futures Further Competition for the provision of SMS Messaging Services To South West London ICB

Notice Description

NHS South West London ICB sought to commission a consolidated messaging service that combines SMS messaging services including batch, two-way and email functions into a single platform across primary care within the ICB footprint. The ICB required an initial contract term of 12 months with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months with a total contract value of PS298,068.91 This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s). Additional information: The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current EU procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b59bd842-b90d-4a96-9027-f8a60093e646
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ed53c3a-14c4-45c4-81f5-867ae4c85d68
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
£298,068 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£298,068 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
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
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ2 7FF
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Shiphay
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCURX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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