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UHN Unified Communications System

KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 May 2026 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UHN Unified Communications System" was managed by the Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Kettering, United Kingdom, specifically in the UKF2 region. This tender, classified under paging services, aims to enhance the hospital's communication systems. The process reached the award stage as of 14th May 2026, with the contract being signed on 29th January 2026. The procurement was conducted through a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, leveraging the framework Provision of Network Services RM6116. The contract involves a subcontracting opportunity with a value of GBP 275,812.14.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication systems and who can effectively deliver network services. Companies already operating within the health sector are likely to benefit significantly by getting involved in such complex projects that extend service scopes. Providers of paging services or unified communications frameworks, especially those familiar with public health sector procurement protocols, could stand to gain a competitive edge and increase their market presence through successful participation in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

UHN Unified Communications System

Notice Description

Unified Communications System

Lot Information

Lot 1

Further competition against RM6116 - provision of network services.

Procurement Information

Awarded through the framework Provision of Network Services RM6116.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0698ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044391-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64223000 - Paging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20264 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
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8UZ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINGSFIELD COMPUTER PRODUCTS

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