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29 Jun 2026 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust revolves around a contract titled "CHAT HEALTH INSTANT MESSAGING," focusing on enhanced messaging services within the healthcare industry. This initiative covers a contract period from 29th June 2026 to 28th June 2028. Located in Ashgate, United Kingdom, the buyer is a public authority within the central government, and the procurement was conducted via a direct method, below threshold without competition. The procurement stage has reached completion, and the contract in value terms amounts to £22,176, specifically targeting services under the classification of "Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS)." The key deadline was the contract signing on 20th June 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in digital communication solutions, particularly those with efficient and scalable messaging services. Companies that are positioned to provide secure, reliable, and innovative messaging solutions will find this contract suitable for expanding their portfolio within the healthcare sector. Given that the contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier like Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, it highlights a preference for experienced entities capable of delivering comprehensive solutions across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, thereby indicating significant potential for growth and collaboration in the public health communication domain.

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Notice Title

CHAT HEALTH INSTANT MESSAGING

Notice Description

CHAT HEALTH INSTANT MESSAGING Further SMS credits may be added to the contract to be set against additional text messages. Derbyshire School Nursing and Health Visiting Service 2 years contract CCS FRAMEWORK RM1557.14 G CLOUD 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060831-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

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
£22,176 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHGATE
Postcode
S42 7JE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North East Derbyshire
Electoral Ward
Brampton & Walton
Westminster Constituency
North East Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST

Further Information

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