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title: "Trustwide Bleep System Support and Maintenance"
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buyer: "UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# Trustwide Bleep System Support and Maintenance

Buyer: UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e40a92a-6271-4da6-9b13-78d7559d2192

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## Summary

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for the "Trustwide Bleep System Support and Maintenance" contract, valued at £177,774.51. This contract falls under the "Paging services" industry category and involves providing support and maintenance for the bleep (paging) system across Lincoln County Hospital, Grantham District Hospital, and Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the NHS Shared Business Services Patient / Citizen Communication and Engagement Solutions Framework - Lot 8 Workforce Communications. The contract period starts on 1st January 2025 and ends on 31st December 2027. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st November 2024 and the award date on 19th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication technology and medical support services. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the nature of targeted framework agreements like the NHS Shared Business Services framework. Businesses offering robust support and maintenance services for critical communication infrastructure can leverage this contract to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare sector, providing essential services that ensure the timely communication necessary for patient care and emergency response.

## Notice

The Authority has an on-going requirement for support and maintenance of a bleep (paging) system and associated product support and maintenance services. The bleep system is an essential tool to facilitate swift communications with doctors, medical staff and key operational support staff when required for safe and timely patient care, minimising delays for treatment. The bleep system is a critical platform that ensures emergency / life threatening situations can be attended to immediately. The system covers Lincoln County Hospital, Grantham District Hospital, and Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. This is a call-off contract awarded via the NHS Shared Business Services Patient / Citizen Communication and Engagement Solutions Framework - Lot 8 Workforce Communications. The contract is for a maximum term of 3 years with no extensions. The contract value is for the full term of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a9d6d0-6017-4b78-a2e7-3491e46a6fee |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £177,774 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £177,774 |
| 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 TEACHING 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 | MULTITONE ELECTRONICS P L C |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64223000 - Paging services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2024 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a9d6d0-6017-4b78-a2e7-3491e46a6fee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a9d6d0-6017-4b78-a2e7-3491e46a6fee
  24th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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