Planning

Smart Messaging Service (SMS) PIN

NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND

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Planning

14 Oct 2022 at 07:48

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland is planning a procurement process for a Smart Messaging Service (SMS) PIN. This falls under the services category and is aimed at obtaining information and feedback from the market to understand capabilities, solutions, and indicative costs. The procurement is in the planning stage, and interested suppliers can participate until the future notice date of 6th January 2023. The procurement is based in Scotland and is related to Short Message Service (SMS) services.

This tender for the Smart Messaging Service (SMS) PIN by NHS National Services Scotland presents an opportunity for businesses providing SMS services to engage. The procurement process is focused on exploring market capabilities and obtaining feedback, offering businesses a chance to showcase their solutions. Companies specializing in SMS services and interested in the Scottish market are well-suited to participate and potentially contribute to the future SMS service implementation for NHS National Services Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smart Messaging Service (SMS) PIN

Notice Description

NSS is exploring the options for the possible procurement of a new SMS service. The objective of this exercise is to obtain up-to-date information and feedback from the market in order to: -understand market capabilities and solutions in relation to the functionality required; and provide NSS with indicative costs associated with the implementation and on-going support of a suitable solution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NSS is exploring the options for the possible procurement of a new SMS service. The objective of this exercise is to obtain up-to-date information and feedback from the market in order to: -understand market capabilities and solutions in relation to the functionality required; and -provide NSS with indicative costs associated with the implementation and ongoing support of a suitable solution The information to be provided will help us better understand current market conditions and consider the way forward. Views and suggestions will not be disclosed to third parties or used for any other purpose. This exercise is carried out in advance of any formal procurement process. It is not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. The results of this exercise will be used to inform the NSS decision-making process in respect of the implementation of a solution and may or may not result in a future procurement exercise. Additional information: Interested suppliers can download the questionnaire attached to this notice. Please follow the instructions in the document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0375a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028922-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Ope Ore
Contact Email
ope.ore@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

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