Award

SMS Messaging for Mid and South Essex CCGs

ATTAIN

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Award

22 Mar 2021 at 18:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the contract titled "SMS Messaging for Mid and South Essex CCGs," initiated by Attain on behalf of the NHS Castle Point & Rochford Clinical Commissioning Group and other related entities. The award was made to British Telecommunications PLC, with a total contract value of £371,091.96 including VAT, for a duration of 24 months starting from 19th March 2021 to 18th March 2023. This award falls within the services industry category, specifically classified under Short Message Service (SMS) services. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 12 Framework. The tender period concluded on 18th February 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and messaging services sector, particularly those with experience in SMS solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the nature of the contract indicates suitability for a diverse range of providers. With the contract being awarded under a framework agreement, businesses familiar with public sector procurement processes may find this an accessible avenue to expand their service offerings and client base within the healthcare domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SMS Messaging for Mid and South Essex CCGs

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice to communicate a contract award made compliantly under the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 12 Framework, by NHS Castle Point & Rochford Clinical Commissioning Group (the "CCG") as lead commissioner on behalf of the Mid and South Essex Clinical Commissioning Groups: NHS Mid Essex CCG, NHS Basildon & Brentwood CCG, NHS Southend CCG, NHS Thurrock CCG. The contract award is made to British Telecommunications PLC for the provision of SMS Messaging (Smart Messaging) for a period of 24 months from 19th March 2021 to the 18th March 2023, at a total contract value of PS371,091.96 inc. VAT. The CCG is publishing this Contract Award Notice in the Contracts Finder in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended by The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020) for spend above PS25,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ce40020-8de1-4e26-9b9b-f3e8239679b5
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, VCSE
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
£371,091 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£371,091 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2021 - 18 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
ATTAIN
Contact Name
NHS Castle Point & Rochford Clinical Commissioning Group
Contact Email
amy.wilson@attain.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RAYLEIGH
Postcode
SS6 7QF
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Wheatley
Westminster Constituency
Rayleigh and Wickford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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