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title: "SMS Messaging"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST"
published: "2021-05-20"
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# SMS Messaging

Buyer: NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75369be9-6a4b-44e3-a0c3-09392c0b9eec

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## Summary

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a supplier for an SMS Messaging service, with a contract value of £181,246. This procurement falls under the category of Short Message Service (SMS) services, specifically structured as a selective tendering process with call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 28 March 2021 to 27 March 2023, and the tender was awarded on 25 March 2021. The delivery location for this service is within the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the tender closed on 1 March 2021.

This opportunity may benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that offer SMS services and related solutions. Businesses well-suited to compete for this contract should possess expertise in delivering efficient communication services, particularly within the public sector. Establishing a partnership with the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust can foster business growth through ongoing collaboration and responsiveness to healthcare communication needs.

## Notice

The Trust has a requirement for a supplier to provide a SMS Messaging service across the Estate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca32b33-45c1-4d7a-9a97-88bc6113ccf2 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 27 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £181,246 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £181,246 |
| 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 | NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton West |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

## Release History

- 20 May 2021 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca32b33-45c1-4d7a-9a97-88bc6113ccf2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca32b33-45c1-4d7a-9a97-88bc6113ccf2
  20th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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