Award

HCT - Chat Health SMS Secure Messaging Platform

HERTFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY NHS TRUST

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Award

26 Nov 2025 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust has completed an award for the Chat Health SMS Secure Messaging Platform, classified under software package and information systems, with a focus on purchasing goods. The procurement process was carried out through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, selecting Leicestershire Partnership Trust NHS as the supplier. This contract, valued at £18,626.40 inclusive of VAT, commenced on 1st October 2025 and will run until 30th September 2026. The procurement stage is now at the contract award level, and it falls under the public authority- central government industry category. The buying organisation is based in Welwyn Garden City, UK, with the contract relating to operations across Hertfordshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in developing and supplying secure messaging platforms or software solutions for the healthcare sector. Large-scale enterprises with a strong track record of delivering goods to public healthcare bodies could benefit from similar procurement opportunities in the future. Additionally, businesses aiming to expand their reach within the UK healthcare sector could find valuable growth prospects by aligning offerings with specific public sector needs and demonstrating their ability to deliver sophisticated messaging or information systems.

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Notice Title

HCT - Chat Health SMS Secure Messaging Platform

Notice Description

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust award for Chat Health SMS secure messaging platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e911
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077190-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,522 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Sophie Rider
Contact Email
sophie.rider@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL7 1BW
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Peartree
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP TRUST NHS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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