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title: "Contract for the provision of Short Messaging Services 2024 for NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board"
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# Contract for the provision of Short Messaging Services 2024 for NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a7e1656-f314-48c1-a910-f7d9e6822d00

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has recently concluded the procurement process for a Short Messaging Service (SMS) contract, valued at £717,200, for NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. The contract has been awarded to BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC through a Direct award method from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Network Services 3 RM6116 framework eMarketplace catalogue Lot 3b: Communication Platform as a Service. The service will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 30th April 2024 and concluding on 29th April 2025. The procurement was in the awards phase as of 16th September 2024.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communication services, particularly those familiar with framework agreements like the CCS RM6116. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from the increasing demand for streamlined, efficient communication solutions within the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in SMS services and a strategic focus on the South East of the UK would find this tender particularly advantageous, allowing them to build a robust portfolio and gain a foothold in public sector contracts.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Short Messaging Services (SMS) to BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC on behalf of NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. This requirement has been procured via Direct award through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Network Services 3 RM6116 framework eMarketplace catalogue Lot 3b: Communication Platform as a Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e1809e9-c265-4903-84b5-9ef89c0ba7a2 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2024 - 29 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £717,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £717,200 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (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

- 16 Sep 2024 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e1809e9-c265-4903-84b5-9ef89c0ba7a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e1809e9-c265-4903-84b5-9ef89c0ba7a2
  16th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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