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Smart Messaging Tailored Service

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Jun 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Medway NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority classified under central government, has successfully progressed through the procurement process for its Smart Messaging Tailored Service. The procurement, under the "services" category, was concluded using a direct method below the competition threshold and was awarded to EE Limited. This tender falls within the telecommunications industry, denoted by CPV code 64200000, and was specifically aimed at developing a customised smart messaging service for the trust. Located in Gillingham, the contract signed on 18th June 2025, and became active on 19th June 2025, reflecting a rapid enactment period. The contract is valued at £19,260, and its progress to the award stage demonstrates the completion of its procurement cycle.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those offering innovative communication solutions that can be tailored to the healthcare sector. With EE Limited being the chosen supplier, the procurement demonstrates a market opportunity for large-scale enterprises seeking to collaborate with public authorities like NHS trusts. Enterprises adept in delivering bespoke messaging solutions would be particularly well-suited for similar tenders in the future, affording them the potential to expand their footprint within the public sector through such service-oriented contracts.

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Notice Title

Smart Messaging Tailored Service

Notice Description

Tailored service for trust smart messaging

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054fff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033711-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,260 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matt.frankling@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Further Information

Notice Documents

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