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title: "For the Provision of an SMS Messaging Service"
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buyer: "ROTHERHAM DONCASTER AND SOUTH HUMBER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# For the Provision of an SMS Messaging Service

Buyer: ROTHERHAM DONCASTER AND SOUTH HUMBER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79266579-4dda-48ed-aaa2-f669cd2b7459

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## Summary

This procurement process, led by the Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust, focused on securing a Short Message Service (SMS) services provider. The tender, titled "For the Provision of an SMS Messaging Service," falls under the industry category of telecommunications services. The process was conducted under an open procedure and is now in the award stage, having been completed. It concerns the location of Doncaster, with the delivery specified for the postal code DN4 8QN in the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 17th July 2025, with the contract period set from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The total contract value is £42,000.

This SMS messaging service contract presents a significant business growth opportunity for firms engaged in telecommunications, particularly those experienced in health sector collaborations. While Healthcare Communications UK Ltd was awarded this contract, similar businesses can anticipate future opportunities with the NHS and other public health entities seeking to enhance their communication strategies. Despite the process being unsuitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), large-scale suppliers could benefit from similar future tenders by aligning their offerings with public sector demands, thus broadening their market reach.

## Notice

For the Provision of an SMS Messaging Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a08a27-b7fb-4aaa-bf1c-d5d0f65a9141 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM DONCASTER AND SOUTH HUMBER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN4 8QN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Balby South |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a08a27-b7fb-4aaa-bf1c-d5d0f65a9141

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35a08a27-b7fb-4aaa-bf1c-d5d0f65a9141
  17th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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