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title: "Provision of Smart Messaging (SMS) Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-21"
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# Provision of Smart Messaging (SMS) Services

Buyer: UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11a57734-04e4-40e3-820d-d0e9eae90cbe

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## Summary

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of Smart Messaging (SMS) services, awarding the contract to BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY. The procurement falls under the telecommunications services sector, with a contract value of £423,780 GBP. The contract will commence on 29th April 2026 and conclude on 28th April 2027. This procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically, a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 1st April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth in the telecommunications industry, especially for companies specialising in smart messaging services. Small and medium-sized enterprises, although not awarded this contract, may consider participating in similar tenders as the procurement method indicates suitability for SMEs. With a focus on utilising existing framework agreements, businesses that maintain strong relationships with framework hosting organisations can leverage these opportunities more effectively.

## Notice

Provision of Smart Messaging (SMS) Services Additional information: Framework call-off via CCS Network Services 3 RM6116. All values exclude VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2356e7c-a7db-4723-a08e-afcbd3fcabe9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £423,780 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £423,780 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN5 7JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2356e7c-a7db-4723-a08e-afcbd3fcabe9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2356e7c-a7db-4723-a08e-afcbd3fcabe9
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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