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title: "Pensions TSS - SMS Messaging Service 2024"
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# Pensions TSS - SMS Messaging Service 2024

Buyer: NHSBSA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df56d8bb-64de-448b-aa2b-733b561fb51c

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## Summary

NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has awarded a contract titled "Pensions TSS - SMS Messaging Service 2024" under the software-related services category (CPV 72260000). The tender process concluded with an award on 9th August 2024 to Commify (T/A Esendex). The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The project, aimed at implementing an SMS messaging service for two-factor authentication in the 'My NHS Pension' portal, reflects a contract value of £120,355 starting from 28th June 2024 and ending on 27th June 2027. The tender spans various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other international regions.

This procurement presents significant business growth potential, particularly for firms specialising in software and communication services. Companies providing secure, scalable messaging solutions with the capability for international deployment, including SMEs and VCSEs, would find this contract a lucrative opportunity. The provision of a framework agreement indicates potential future opportunities in related projects, reinforcing the value of establishing a strategic partnership with NHSBSA.

## Notice

The contract will cover the purchase of an SMS messaging service required by the Pensions TSS project to provide a two factor authentication functionality when logging into the 'My NHS Pension' portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e9a8b0-46dd-406b-adb0-f3a2479799e9 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2024 - 27 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,355 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,355 |
| 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 | NHSBSA |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMIFY (T/A ESENDEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e9a8b0-46dd-406b-adb0-f3a2479799e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e9a8b0-46dd-406b-adb0-f3a2479799e9
  28th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac5cadea-6ad9-4bb0-9cf6-2dd42fe4f885
  W67612 Pensions TSS - SMS Messaging Service 2024 - GCloud 13 - Call-Off-Contract-V3.0_Redacted

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