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title: "SMS Messaging for Mid and South Essex CCGs"
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# SMS Messaging for Mid and South Essex CCGs

Buyer: ATTAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df28aabd-46a0-40a0-bf42-1b258ecec5b7

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the contract titled "SMS Messaging for Mid and South Essex CCGs," initiated by Attain on behalf of the NHS Castle Point & Rochford Clinical Commissioning Group and other related entities. The award was made to British Telecommunications PLC, with a total contract value of £371,091.96 including VAT, for a duration of 24 months starting from 19th March 2021 to 18th March 2023. This award falls within the services industry category, specifically classified under Short Message Service (SMS) services. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 12 Framework. The tender period concluded on 18th February 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and messaging services sector, particularly those with experience in SMS solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the nature of the contract indicates suitability for a diverse range of providers. With the contract being awarded under a framework agreement, businesses familiar with public sector procurement processes may find this an accessible avenue to expand their service offerings and client base within the healthcare domain.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice to communicate a contract award made compliantly under the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 12 Framework, by NHS Castle Point & Rochford Clinical Commissioning Group (the "CCG") as lead commissioner on behalf of the Mid and South Essex Clinical Commissioning Groups: NHS Mid Essex CCG, NHS Basildon & Brentwood CCG, NHS Southend CCG, NHS Thurrock CCG. The contract award is made to British Telecommunications PLC for the provision of SMS Messaging (Smart Messaging) for a period of 24 months from 19th March 2021 to the 18th March 2023, at a total contract value of PS371,091.96 inc. VAT. The CCG is publishing this Contract Award Notice in the Contracts Finder in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended by The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020) for spend above PS25,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ce40020-8de1-4e26-9b9b-f3e8239679b5 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2021 - 18 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £371,091 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £371,091 |
| 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 | ATTAIN |
| Locality | RAYLEIGH |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS6 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Rochford |
| Electoral ward | Wheatley |
| Westminster constituency | Rayleigh and Wickford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 22 Mar 2021 at 18:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ce40020-8de1-4e26-9b9b-f3e8239679b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ce40020-8de1-4e26-9b9b-f3e8239679b5
  22nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://castlepointandrochfordccg.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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