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title: "Wide Area Pagers - Support (Friarage Hospital)"
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buyer: "SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Wide Area Pagers - Support (Friarage Hospital)

Buyer: SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62900ed5-0d3e-4387-90fd-55193defa3fe

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## Summary

The South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of Wide Area Pagers - Support at Friarage Hospital. This contract, awarded to Multitone Electronics PLC, was conducted using a selective procurement method via a call-off from the Shared Business Services Framework, specifically focusing on Patient / Citizen Communication and Engagement Solutions (SBS10175). The procurement falls under the software support services category and is situated in the North East of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 1st January 2026 and will conclude on 30th June 2027, with an award value of £61,353 GBP. The process is in the award stage, with the award being published on 27th January 2026.

The awarded contract represents growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in communication technologies and software support services. Firms experienced in delivering communication solutions within healthcare settings are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from aligning themselves with frameworks that enable direct awards, like the Shared Business Services Framework used in this instance. Such partnerships can enhance reputation and open doors to future procurement opportunities within the public sector, especially for businesses in the north-east of England looking to partner with NHS Trusts.

## Notice

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have utilised a direct award to supplier Multitone Ltd for the provision of Wide Area Pagers - Support (Friarage Hospital) by utilising the Shared Business Services Framework - Patient / Citizen Communication and Engagement Solutions - SBS10175.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/899f09cf-ae3d-4f13-8239-f64137675d8b |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,353 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,353 |
| 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 | SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS2 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MULTITONE ELECTRONICS P L C |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/899f09cf-ae3d-4f13-8239-f64137675d8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/899f09cf-ae3d-4f13-8239-f64137675d8b
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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