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BT Smart Msesaging (Soprano)

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Mar 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, involved the engagement of services in the electronic messaging industry, specifically for BT Smart Messaging (Soprano). The procurement category was services, with the location designated as UKH14 (Colchester), United Kingdom. This process was conducted through a limited procurement method, specifically as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under a framework agreement RM6116. The procurement stage was at the award stage, with the contract signed on 26th January 2026, valued at £114,900 GBP. BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY was awarded the contract, which was associated with electronic message services. The tender was concluded without competition, falling outside the scope application of the directive.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for large businesses in the communications and technology sector, particularly those specialising in electronic message and information services. The tender's direct award method suggests that similar future opportunities may arise for businesses capable of offering competitive services within established framework agreements. Although the lot associated with the tender was cancelled, businesses with capabilities akin to those of BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY could find strategic growth by strengthening their position within framework agreements and building relations with regional health authorities like East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

BT Smart Msesaging (Soprano)

Notice Description

BT Smart messaging (Soprano)

Procurement Information

Direct Award via Framework RM6116

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024997-2026
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

64216000 - Electronic message and information services

64216100 - Electronic message services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 months 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
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

Further Information

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