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24 Jul 2026 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

Public Health Wales NHS Trust has completed the award stage of a procurement process for a "Reminder Messaging Service". This initiative, identified as PHW-DCO-62712, targets the telecommunications services industry and is designed to provide SMS-based appointment reminders for patients within the DESW department. Located in Cardiff, Wales, this project was conducted under the selective procurement method, awarded below threshold under a framework to IMImobile Europe Ltd. The contract, valued at £19,277.14, will run from 6 August 2026 to 5 August 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension. Emma Burns was the primary contact person from the buying organisation, Public Health Wales NHS Trust.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth within the telecommunications sector, particularly for businesses specialising in communication technologies and services. SMEs and larger firms with capabilities in developing SMS solutions and patient engagement platforms could benefit from targeting similar tenders in the future. The framework's structure facilitated a streamlined award process for suppliers who met the necessary qualifications, offering a competitive advantage to companies with pre-established framework agreements and expertise in public sector health communications.

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Notice Title

PHW-DCO-62712 - REMINDER MESSAGING SERVICE

Notice Description

Public Health Wales DESW department has a requirement for a patient reminder text solution utilising SMS to deliver communications to patients regarding upcoming appointments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070013-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,277 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2026 - 5 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4BZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMIMOBILE EUROPE

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