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SMS Services for General Practices (NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board)

NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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05 Feb 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for SMS services aimed at general practices within its region. This procurement, falling under the category of services, specifically targets the Short Message Service (SMS) sector classified by the CPV code 64212100. The contractual activity was centred in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKE4 region, with a framework agreement facilitated through the Crown Commercial Service, identified by the framework reference RM6116. Concluding on 5th February 2026, the process utilised a Limited procurement method, executed as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to technical difficulties that would arise from alternate solutions.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises capable of offering robust SMS communication systems tailored to healthcare settings. The awarding of this contract to British Telecommunications Public Limited Company underscores the lucrative nature of such projects, particularly for large-scale suppliers who can meet NHS standards. Businesses focusing on telecommunication services or digital communication solutions that can support healthcare integrations are well-positioned to compete effectively in similar procurements. Given the melding of technology and healthcare communication, companies at this intersection could significantly benefit from similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

SMS Services for General Practices (NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board)

Notice Description

The provision of SMS (text) messaging services for GP practices is a Core / Mandatory Requirement under the NHS England GPIT Operating Model and forms part of the CCG/Practice agreement.<br/>These SMS services are critical for effective communication between practices and patients and will be deployed across all GP Practices within the WYICB footprint.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of SMS (text) messaging services for GP practices is a Core / Mandatory Requirement under the NHS England GPIT Operating Model and forms part of the CCG/Practice agreement.
These SMS services are critical for effective communication between practices and patients and will be deployed across all GP Practices within the WYICB footprint.
Procured via a Framework call off. Additional information: Framework Used:
Crown Commercial Service Framework
Framework Reference: RM6116

Procurement Information

the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical<br/>difficulties in operation or maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0647aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010292-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Large

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
£2,103,408 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Walter
Contact Email
wyicb-kirk.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 1LT
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

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