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title: "SMS Messaging service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# SMS Messaging service

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9eb89bbb-b6bc-46d9-95fd-260bca49dc84

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit recently awarded a contract for SMS Messaging services, valued at £350,000, to British Telecommunications. This procurement was conducted as a selective process via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Gcloud 12 Framework, with the contract period starting on 16th March 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2023. The award notice was published on 1st April 2021, following the tender period that ended on 12th March 2021. The services are specifically designated for the South West region of the United Kingdom, supporting the NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services sector, particularly those offering SMS solutions. Companies positioned to compete include larger telecommunications firms as well as specialised providers that can meet the NHS's stringent service requirements. Engaging with this procurement could facilitate business growth by establishing a foothold in the public sector, particularly with contracts related to critical health services.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for SMS services on behalf of NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group, via the Crown Commercial Services Gcloud 12 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a3fe34-3f1a-44be-9e04-3e5c0175128d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| 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

- 1 Apr 2021 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a3fe34-3f1a-44be-9e04-3e5c0175128d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a3fe34-3f1a-44be-9e04-3e5c0175128d
  1st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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