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Gcloud 14 iPlato Messaging Subscription

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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03 Dec 2025 at 16:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board sought to enhance its messaging capabilities through the "Gcloud 14 iPlato Messaging Subscription" contract, classified under the IT services category. The procurement process, which adhered to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, was executed as an award procedure without prior publication as it is a call-off from a pre-established framework agreement. This tender process has reached its award stage, with the contract being signed on 18th December 2024. The services are to be delivered across Kent and Medway, providing a vital resource for healthcare communication.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in consulting, software development, and support. SMEs like iPlato Healthcare Ltd, which successfully secured the contract valued at GBP 1,206,053.40, demonstrate that smaller enterprises can thrive in this market segment. Organisations with expertise in messaging services that fit within the scope of the G-Cloud framework can explore similar procurement processes to enhance their growth and engagement in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gcloud 14 iPlato Messaging Subscription

Notice Description

Messaging subscription required to enable the messaging via iPLATO Connect.

Lot Information

Lot 1

GCloud 14 cal off contract

Options: This Call-Off Contract can be extended by the Buyer for two peri-ods of up to 12 months each (Year 2 and Year 3), by giving the Supplier 1 months written notice before its expiry.

Procurement Information

G-Cloud 14 without prior publication is lawful because it is a call-off from a pre-established framework agreement that was already advertised and awarded in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079473-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,206,053 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.butt4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPLATO HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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