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title: "FHFT- NC - Unified Communications, Network and Notifications - 2026"
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# FHFT- NC - Unified Communications, Network and Notifications - 2026

Buyer: FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c57f3ce-c1dd-4640-a028-473e2a5cee25

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## Summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust procured telecommunications network and computer network services to replace its existing VoIP and mass-notification tools. The requirement was for a modern unified communications and notification solution supporting the Trust’s patient services and wider digital objectives. The solution is intended to serve more than 10,000 end users and support staff, service transformation, improved quality, digital capability and collaboration with partners. The buying organisation is Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. Delivery covers the South East of England, within the United Kingdom. The work is categorised as telecommunications network services, with additional computer network services. It combines unified communications, network connectivity and mass notifications rather than a standalone telephony replacement.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Maintel Europe Limited on 31 July 2026. It used a selective call-off procedure from the GCA Network Services 3 framework, reference RM6116, through Lot 1a for inter-site connectivity, wider-area network and data access services, and Lot 4b for digital communication services. The tender submission deadline was 13 March 2026 at 18:00. The awarded value was £3,046,479, including the full contract period from 18 August 2026 to 17 August 2029. The award is active. The published information identifies the framework route and service lots as the basis for the procurement; it does not provide a separate scoring breakdown or named price-quality weighting.

For suppliers assessing future NHS unified communications requirements, this award demonstrates demand for an integrated service combining VoIP replacement, mass notification, digital communications, inter-site connectivity and wider-area network or data access services. A credible competitor would need to design, supply, integrate and support communications technology for a large user base exceeding 10,000 people, while maintaining dependable network performance and service continuity. Experience serving healthcare organisations would help address patient-facing quality objectives, staff communications, security and operational resilience. The framework call-off route indicates that relevant suppliers need access to, or a route through, the GCA Network Services 3 framework and the appropriate connectivity and digital communications lots. Larger, established providers appear well placed for this scale and integration challenge.

## Notice

The Trust wanted to replace our current VoIP and mass notification tool and replace it with a modern tool that will enable Frimley Health to better serve our patients (Over 10,000 end users) and help us meet the Trusts objectives - supporting our people, transforming our services, making our money work, advancing our digital capability, improving quality for patients, and collaborating with our partners. This requirement has been tendered via GCA Network Services 3 framework reference: RM6116 via Lot 1a Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) D/Data Access Services and Lot 4b Digital Communication Services (Unified Communications).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7980172-007c-4c04-ac4f-6afdbdcff827 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,046,479 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,046,479 |
| 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 | FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | FRIMLEY |
| Postcode area | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU16 7ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Surrey Heath |
| Electoral ward | Frimley |
| Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Maintel Europe Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2026 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7980172-007c-4c04-ac4f-6afdbdcff827

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7980172-007c-4c04-ac4f-6afdbdcff827
  1st September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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