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Provision of Smart Messaging

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Apr 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of Smart Messaging services to British Telecommunications PLC. The contract, valued at £91,320 GBP, will run from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2028, throughout the Trust's facilities in the North East of England. This procurement falls under the 'Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services' industry category, and the award stage was completed as of 31st January 2026. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6116 Network Services 3 framework agreement, ensuring a streamlined process for acquiring these services.

This contract poses significant opportunities for businesses involved in or looking to expand into the EMS services sector, particularly organisations capable of supporting large-scale operations such as those within the NHS framework. While this contract is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers opportunities for businesses that can provide comprehensive messaging solutions on a regional scale. Suppliers looking to engage in similar frameworks should focus on building relationships with large-scale buyers like the NHS Foundation Trust for substantial business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Smart Messaging

Notice Description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a requirement to renew the smart messaging service that is used throughout the Trust. The contract was awarded to British Telecommunications PLC via Crown Commercial Services RM6116 Network Services 3 expiring 17/07/2027. The Contract term is 24 Months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e405292a-fef8-49a9-968b-1fff7b0c1984
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636693a8-152d-408b-a40f-1bb375189e84
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

64212200 - Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,320 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 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
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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