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Smart Messaging SMS

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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10 Apr 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Smart Messaging SMS" service was managed by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This tender focused on IT services, particularly consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified under CPV code 72000000. It aimed to provide SMS services benefiting NHSS Health Boards, social care, and other health partners located in the UKM region. The process has reached the Award stage, with the procurement being completed as of 1st April 2026. Notably, the procurement method used was limited, entailing an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in communication platforms. With British Telecommunications plc already awarded the contract, companies looking to grow within public sector frameworks might consider exploring similar future opportunities. Businesses that can offer innovations in smart messaging services tailored to the health sector would particularly benefit given the growing emphasis on digital and integrated health communication services.

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Notice Title

Smart Messaging SMS

Notice Description

The SMS service is currently made available to all NHSS Health Boards, and it currently delivers a range of benefits to NHSS, social care and other health partners

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SMS service is currently made available to all NHSS Health Boards, and it currently delivers a range of benefits to NHSS, social care and other health partners.

Procurement Information

This procurement was a mini-competition on the Government Commercial Agency Framework RM6116 Lot 3b (Communication Platform)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068027
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032891-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,619,425 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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