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AUTOMATED MESSAGING SYSTEMS

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Feb 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

North East London NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for an automated messaging system service situated at their Essex headquarters. The procurement, concluded on 23 February 2026, entails a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold, without competition. The contract, valued at £30,983.36, spans three years starting from 1 February 2026 and ending on 31 January 2029, with services covering multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The industry category involves Enhanced Messaging Services, and the legal basis for this procurement is UKPGA 2023/54.

The procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in messaging systems, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Automated Messaging Systems Limited has been awarded the contract, indicating a niche market for providers of such services within the healthcare sector. Businesses with expertise in enhanced messaging services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, with potential expansion into other regions and sectors based on successful implementation and performance. Engaging in contracts like these can lead to strategic growth and enhanced visibility within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

AUTOMATED MESSAGING SYSTEMS

Notice Description

Automated Messaging Systems / 36 month Renewal / Renewal date: 01/02/06 MFT Renewal 2026 PS3,752.00 / Renewal 2027 PS3,939.60 / Renewal 2028 PS4,136.58 SAR Renewal 2026 PS6,552.00 / Renewal 2027 PS6,879.60 / Renewal 2028 PS7,223.58 Total for both for 3 years: PS32,483.36 (PS1500 discount if we pay in advance) Total price: PS30,983.36

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016161-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212200 - Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,983 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM13 8GQ
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Rainham & Wennington
Westminster Constituency
Dagenham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUTOMATED MESSAGING SYSTEMS

Further Information

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