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Supply and implementation of SMS, portal and E-Forms for wait list workflows

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Award

09 Feb 2026 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, titled "Supply and implementation of SMS, portal and E-Forms for wait list workflows," falls within the services category, specifically focusing on Short Message Service (SMS) services. The project is located at Northampton General Hospital, in the UKF region. This contract reached the Award stage on 28 January 2026, and it was conducted through a direct award under the NHS Shared Business Services framework, thereby bypassing a public call for competition. The award was given to Healthcare Communications UK Limited, valued at £34,805.35.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare communication solutions, particularly those capable of implementing SMS-based and digital portal systems. Small to medium enterprises, like Healthcare Communications UK Limited, are well-positioned to secure such contracts by leveraging their niche capabilities and adaptability. The procurement method suggests opportunities for businesses already engaged with NHS frameworks or those able to provide specialised services that align with public healthcare priorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and implementation of SMS, portal and E-Forms for wait list workflows

Notice Description

Supply and implementation of SMS, portal and E-Forms for wait list workflows

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and implementation of SMS, portal and E-Forms for wait list workflows

Procurement Information

direct award on NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011452-2026
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

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
£34,805 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Mandy Sterling
Contact Email
m.sterling@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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