Tender

For the Provision of an SMS Services

ROTHERHAM DONCASTER AND SOUTH HUMBER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

01 May 2026 at 13:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for the provision of SMS services, as detailed in the tender notice published on 1st May 2026. This public procurement process, with an anticipated gross value of £54,000, is operating under an open competition method, with submissions being accepted electronically through the specified online platform. Interested parties should note the enquiry period deadline on 15th May 2026, and the final submission deadline on 29th May 2026. The contract, expected to begin on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2027, falls under the services category with a focus on Short Message Service (SMS) provisions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in SMS services to establish a valuable relationship within the public healthcare sector. Companies with experience in providing digital communication services, particularly those accustomed to the dynamics and requirements of health service providers, will find the criteria harmonious with their capabilities and market focus. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio within the government sector, potentially leading to further engagements and growth through demonstrated expertise and efficiency in service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For the Provision of an SMS Services

Notice Description

For the Provision of an SMS Services to RDash NHS FT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069074
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040586-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
29 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM DONCASTER AND SOUTH HUMBER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN4 8QN
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Balby South
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Further Information

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