2064 Smart Messaging Service Renewal for NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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26 Jun 2026 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the renewal of its Smart Messaging Service, with the title "2064 Smart Messaging Service Renewal for NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB". This contract falls under the industry category of mobile-telephone services and encompasses services within the United Kingdom, specifically in England, at postal code NG5 6DA. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework agreement, RM6116 Network Services 3: Lot 3b: Communication Platform as a Service. The tender period concluded on 13th May 2026, with the contract active from 15th May 2026 to 24th April 2027. The award, valued at GBP 705,660, was published on 26th June 2026, designating British Telecommunications Public Limited Company as the supplier.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses providing communication platforms, especially those specialising in mobile-telephone services. While SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted, larger companies with the capabilities and framework agreement accessibility, such as those with a strong footing in the telecommunications sector, are well-suited to compete in such high-value contracts. The renewal of the Smart Messaging Service underlines the need for innovations and scalable solutions that can cater to such significant organisational needs, providing avenues for potential collaboration and service enhancement that align with public sector requirements.

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Notice Title

2064 Smart Messaging Service Renewal for NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB

Notice Description

Provision of Smart Messaging Service Renewal for NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICBICB. This was procured using Crown Commercial Services: RM6116 Network Services 3: Lot 3b: Communication Platform as a Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fecb51c4-5094-477b-89a3-8d7ba1406982
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbac4066-0b78-443f-b7a8-b2aeb8f8a7bc
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

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£705,660 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 24 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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