---
title: "Provision of a Smart Messaging Service for GPs"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1282c94-fc82-4a8b-a06e-fdd76ea262d7"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1282c94-fc82-4a8b-a06e-fdd76ea262d7"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1282c94-fc82-4a8b-a06e-fdd76ea262d7.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1282c94-fc82-4a8b-a06e-fdd76ea262d7.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DORSET ICB"
published: "2024-10-28"
---

# Provision of a Smart Messaging Service for GPs

Buyer: NHS DORSET ICB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1282c94-fc82-4a8b-a06e-fdd76ea262d7

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1282c94-fc82-4a8b-a06e-fdd76ea262d7)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1282c94-fc82-4a8b-a06e-fdd76ea262d7.json)

## Summary

NHS Dorset ICB has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Smart Messaging Service for GPs, awarded to British Telecommunications PLC. This contract falls under the Communications network industry category and will serve the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering phase concluded on 2nd January 2024, with the contract starting on 8th March 2024 and ending on 7th March 2025. The total contract value is £352,660.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications network services, particularly those capable of implementing SMS messaging systems within healthcare settings. Major players like large-scale enterprises would be well-suited for such contracts, given the non-suitability for SMEs and VCSEs. Successful completion of this project by a reputable organisation could open doors for future contracts within the healthcare sector, emphasizing the importance of technical expertise and reliable service delivery.

## Notice

Provision of a SMS Messaging system for NHS Dorset GPs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7000e72b-ce29-4450-a950-978a4c8c0df8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2024 - 7 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £352,660 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £352,660 |
| 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 DORSET ICB |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7000e72b-ce29-4450-a950-978a4c8c0df8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7000e72b-ce29-4450-a950-978a4c8c0df8
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1282c94-fc82-4a8b-a06e-fdd76ea262d7. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1282c94-fc82-4a8b-a06e-fdd76ea262d7.json.