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

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9859490a-a47a-4db7-b0ee-d9a5572b7214

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Short Messaging Services (SMS) for NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. The contract has been granted to BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC via Direct Award under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Network Services 3 RM6116 framework, specifically under Lot 3b: Communication Platform as a Service. The contract, which amounts to £44,660 GBP, covers the period from 28 June 2024 to 29 April 2025 and encompasses a geographical scope across the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in communication platforms and SMS services. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), can leverage this type of contract to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector by demonstrating capability and reliability. The framework agreement offers an efficient procurement route, allowing businesses to showcase their services to a prominent public health body, fostering long-term growth and stability in this market 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 Somerset 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/bcd264fe-89e4-45b9-ad73-56238087e044 |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2024 - 29 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,660 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,660 |
| 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 | TLK South 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

- 5 Dec 2024 at 15:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcd264fe-89e4-45b9-ad73-56238087e044
- 16 Sep 2024 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcd264fe-89e4-45b9-ad73-56238087e044

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcd264fe-89e4-45b9-ad73-56238087e044
  5th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98f55493-3758-4d7d-9237-7d645b4bc7fd

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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