---
title: "Secure Instant Messaging"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cacf2f47-44c0-4af3-aa05-34c4e08bdc01"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2018-07-05"
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# Secure Instant Messaging

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cacf2f47-44c0-4af3-aa05-34c4e08bdc01

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## Summary

The Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently initiating a procurement process for a "Secure Instant Messaging" solution, which falls under the software package and information systems category. This procurement is in the planning stage, with a milestone set for 2pm on the 11th of July 2018, when indicative quotes from providers are due. The service will support secure communications across personal and corporate devices, and should integrate with existing systems. The engagement end date for this procurement is also on the 11th of July 2018, and services are expected to be delivered within the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in secure communication solutions, particularly those capable of offering cross-platform functionality. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches to software development and integration, as well as those experienced in the healthcare sector, would be well-suited to compete for this project. Providers should prepare to present indicative quotes and detail how their solutions can facilitate secure file sharing, as well as address integration capabilities with existing systems.

## Notice

Good Afternoon Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (STH) is one of the UK's largest NHS Foundation Trusts, employing around 17000 staff, providing a full range of hospital and community services and serving as one of three Major Trauma Centres for the Yorkshire and Humber region. STH would like to hear from Providers who have a secure and auditable instant messaging solution that is able to run on both personal and corporate devices and across a range of mobile and desktop platforms; STH is also looking at capabilities of the solution to support the secure sharing of files, images, video and audio and if the solution is able to integrate with other systems. We are looking for indicative quotes and info about the proposed system, to give use an idea of expected costs involved in the project. Please could we have indicative quotes 2pm on 11/07/2018 Many Thanks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0e643f-b62e-443e-b118-1921e7359715 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Jul 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S5 7AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Burngreave |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2018 at 13:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0e643f-b62e-443e-b118-1921e7359715

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0e643f-b62e-443e-b118-1921e7359715
  5th July 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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