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title: "SMS Smart Messaging"
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# SMS Smart Messaging

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ec6cb2f-f3e0-41f0-b1a0-6d6aa0ec48d7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "SMS Smart Messaging" service renewal has been completed by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, was conducted as a direct award through the CCS Framework - Network Service RM6116 - lot 3B. The service will span three years, commencing on 31 May 2025 and concluding on 30 May 2028, with the successful supplier being British Telecom. The trust is located in North Shields, England, and the total contract value amounts to £85,800. The procurement followed the selective method, executed via a framework agreement call-off, and reached the award stage on 1 May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing robust SMS messaging solutions, particularly those already participating in framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to engage with such opportunities since the suitability criteria favour these business types. Companies specialising in software solutions for healthcare settings and possessing a strong delivery track record can benefit greatly. The framework approach simplifies the procurement process, allowing businesses to focus on delivering high-quality, value-driven services to major purchasing organisations like the NHS Trusts.

## Notice

SMS messaging service renewal for 3 year provision , procured as direct award through CCS Framework - Network Service RM6116 - lot 3B

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db89b6fb-9225-4e3e-a947-4b781b64670c |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2025 - 30 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,800 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tynemouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db89b6fb-9225-4e3e-a947-4b781b64670c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db89b6fb-9225-4e3e-a947-4b781b64670c
  18th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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