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title: "RA248314 - 0AR - Digital Communications"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63a7af61-c7dd-4b9b-92c7-f8672288ef64"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2018-08-29"
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# RA248314 - 0AR - Digital Communications

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63a7af61-c7dd-4b9b-92c7-f8672288ef64

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## Summary

NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) is conducting a tender for Digital Communication Services on behalf of NHS North of England CSU (NECS), designated as RA248314. The tender is currently active and was published on 29th August 2018, with bids due by 5th September 2018 at 15:00. Interested parties must submit any clarification questions by 31st August 2018 at 12:00 to receive answers by 4th September 2018 at 09:00. The procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on business services including law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment, and will be conducted via an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the business services sector, particularly those specialising in digital communication and related fields. The straightforward submission process and open procurement method potentially lower barriers to entry for smaller firms looking to engage with the NHS. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative digital strategies and cost-effective solutions will be well-positioned to compete and grow through this contract.

## Notice

NHS Shared Business Service (SBS) are looking to procure Digital Communication Services on behalf of NHS North of England CSU (NECS). If you are interested please see the link below for more information and view the attachments for this project. - Please submit all bids by Wednesday 5th September 2018 at 15:00. Any clarification questions must be received by Friday 31st August 2018 at 12:00. Responses to clarification will be sent out no later than Tuesday 4th September at 09:00. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA248314. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA248314 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6494493-7411-432f-af7e-18529d2c7a0d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2018 - 5 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2018 at 07:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6494493-7411-432f-af7e-18529d2c7a0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6494493-7411-432f-af7e-18529d2c7a0d
  29th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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