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SMS Service

NHS DIGITAL

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13 Apr 2021 at 12:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Digital is seeking to procure an SMS Service through a selective tendering process, with a contract value of £25,000. This procurement falls under the services category and is located in Leeds, England. The tender period closed on 1st March 2021, while the contract is active from 15th March 2021 until 14th March 2023. The successful supplier awarded this contract is British Telecommunications, following their submission in response to the call-off from a framework agreement.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the telecommunications sector, particularly those providing SMS services. Companies with the capability to deliver reliable, efficient messaging solutions will find this tender relevant. Engaging in such contracts can lead to business growth and establish a stronger presence in public sector supply chains, aiding in future competitive bids as similar services are required by various government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SMS Service

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of an SMS Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdbc5a27-8512-4a4a-bb57-de4b95ee2bc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eda6f438-0fe9-4b6c-9224-0df4719151b8
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
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2023 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 DIGITAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 6AE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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