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

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8aece671-48a1-4d45-b6fd-984d8e9dd437

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the provision of Short Messaging Services (SMS) to British Telecommunications PLC on behalf of NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board. This procurement, categorised under Short Message Service (SMS) services with CPV code 64212100, was executed through a Direct award via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Network Services 3 RM6116 framework eMarketplace catalogue Lot 3b: Communication Platform as a Service. The procurement process was selective, involving a Call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £1,321,380 and will be active from 27th June 2024 to 29th April 2025, covering services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has been tagged as 'award', dated 16th September 2024.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in communication and messaging services. SMEs would find this contract specifically advantageous, given the suitability recommendations, although larger firms like British Telecommunications PLC have also successfully competed. Businesses with a focus on healthcare communication services, aiming to provide essential messaging solutions for NHS entities, would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The procurement method underscores the strategic selection and efficiency of framework agreements, opening avenues for businesses that can offer robust, scalable communication platforms within the public sector.

## 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 Sussex 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/69074934-eec3-4dc7-9db7-14e225008ceb |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2024 - 29 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,321,380 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,321,380 |
| 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 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69074934-eec3-4dc7-9db7-14e225008ceb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69074934-eec3-4dc7-9db7-14e225008ceb
  16th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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