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Telephone Helpdesk Support

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Feb 2026 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Telephone Helpdesk Support" was initiated by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to provide telephone helpdesk support services at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category and relates to the telephone network maintenance industry. It has reached the award stage with its completion dated 2025-11-30, and the contract will run from 2025-12-01 to 2026-11-30. The procurement method was direct and classified as below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined approach suitable for urgent or specific requirements. The contract was awarded to Gradwell Communications Limited, commencing on 2025-12-01.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services. Companies with a focus on telephone network or maintenance services would find this tender suitable given its specifications. Opportunities for business growth stem from the ongoing demand for reliable helpdesk support services in healthcare settings, and providers that can deliver high-quality support may leverage contracts like this into broader partnerships within the public health sector. Businesses that demonstrate efficiency and specialised expertise in telephone network maintenance would be well-positioned to participate in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Telephone Helpdesk Support

Notice Description

Provision of Telephone Helpdesk Support for Somerset NHS Musgrove Park Hospital site

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064dab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012321-2026
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

32551400 - Telephone network

50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,660 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRADWELL COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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