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title: "Instant Communications System"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# Instant Communications System

Buyer: UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46731d4e-945e-4b49-b652-29b5d39613ca

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## Summary

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to enhance its communication systems with an Instant Communications System, valued at £17,378.95. This contract falls within the software package and information systems industry and will be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a direct award, with the contract period set from 18th November 2020 to 17th November 2021. The procurement process has been completed, with the award made to Softcat PLC on 17th November 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the software and communication technology sectors to demonstrate their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can cater to the requirements of healthcare organisations, particularly those that focus on instant communication solutions, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. This highlights the potential for business growth through providing innovative solutions that support public health initiatives.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority requires a means of instantly communicating with all staff to provide alerts, information updates and actions required to support the Covid-19 pandemic response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53cdf882-a7a4-40b9-af6b-6a8c1122376d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2020 - 17 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,378 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,378 |
| 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 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 May 2021 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53cdf882-a7a4-40b9-af6b-6a8c1122376d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53cdf882-a7a4-40b9-af6b-6a8c1122376d
  7th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ulh.nhs.uk/

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