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title: "Digital Correspondence, Notifications and Outbound SMS"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Digital Correspondence, Notifications and Outbound SMS

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e474b5a-ab43-4601-972d-f420a5c8ecf6

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, was for the provision of a digital correspondence, notifications, and outbound SMS messaging service. This contract, valued at £116,542.54, falls within the IT software package category and was located in the East of England. The procurement method employed was selective, with the tender period concluding on 20th December 2019, and the contract period from 27th December 2019 to 26th December 2021. The contract was awarded on 24th December 2019 and has been successfully completed as of February 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering digital communication solutions. Companies with experience in SMS and notification systems would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Given the health sector context, suppliers that can demonstrate compliance with healthcare communication standards and a robust service delivery model would likely have a competitive advantage in pursuing future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Prepaid digital correspondence, notifications and pre-paid outbound SMS Messaging.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682f7b00-a35a-48a0-8f20-2049f7f93449 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 27 Dec 2019 - 26 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,542 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,542 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DR DOCTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2020 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682f7b00-a35a-48a0-8f20-2049f7f93449

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682f7b00-a35a-48a0-8f20-2049f7f93449
  12th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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