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title: "Contract for the provision of Short Messaging Services 2024 for NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board"
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# Contract for the provision of Short Messaging Services 2024 for NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36f9a0d5-b6e8-4dcc-bdc2-00a84af2e00a

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for providing Short Messaging Services (SMS) in 2024 on behalf of the NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. The contract, valued at £233,860, has been awarded to BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC through a direct award via the Crown Commercial Services' Network Services 3 RM6116 framework, specifically under Lot 3b: Communication Platform as a Service. The contract commencement is scheduled for 19th May 2024, with a conclusion date of 18th May 2025. This service is classified under the CPV code 64212100 (SMS services) and addresses the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communication platforms and SMS services. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, given the suitability criteria. Successful participation can enhance business growth by establishing partnerships with major public sector healthcare organisations like the NHS and leveraging the credibility and exposure gained from securing government contracts. The selective procurement method through a framework ensures that businesses providing niche and high-quality communication services are well-positioned to deliver optimal solutions.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Short Messaging Services (SMS) to BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC on behalf of NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated ICB. This requirement has been procured via Direct award through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Network Services 3 RM6116 framework eMarketplace catalogue Lot 3b: Communication Platform as a Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf57d75a-242d-4650-bd3a-0ed8a928d851 |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2024 - 18 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £233,860 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £233,860 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf57d75a-242d-4650-bd3a-0ed8a928d851

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf57d75a-242d-4650-bd3a-0ed8a928d851
  13th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

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