Tender

For the Provision of an SMS Messaging Service

ROTHERHAM DONCASTER AND SOUTH HUMBER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

13 May 2025 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of an SMS Messaging Service, designed to integrate with System One. The contract, classified under the Short Message Service (SMS) services category, will serve the region of South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement process follows an open competition method and is categorized as below threshold services. Interested parties should note that the tender closes on 30th May 2025, with an enquiry period ending on 23rd May 2025. The contract is scheduled to run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those offering SMS services. With a gross contract value of £50,400, it is particularly suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these groups are encouraged to participate. The terminus for submission is through Atamis, ensuring a straightforward application process for capable service providers eager to enhance their reach within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

For the Provision of an SMS Messaging Service

Notice Description

To provide an SMS messaging service to be compatible with System one

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0511fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020837-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM DONCASTER AND SOUTH HUMBER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Lynne Beedle
Contact Email
lynne.beedle1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01302833005

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN4 8QN
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Balby South
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

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