---
title: "NHS SY ICB - Sheffield Place - Automated Patient Contact Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03be68"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE ICB"
published: "2023-04-13"
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# NHS SY ICB - Sheffield Place - Automated Patient Contact Software

Buyer: NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE ICB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03be68

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## Summary

The NHS South Yorkshire ICB has awarded a contract to 6B Digital for the project titled "NHS SY ICB - Sheffield Place - Automated Patient Contact Software". The procurement process involved developing a web-based application for GP practices in Sheffield to contact patients using SMS, NHSApp, WhatsApp, Email, and Postal Letter. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method with the rationale that it falls outside the scope of the directive. The contract was signed on April 12, 2023, with a total bid value of £180,000.

This opportunity for business growth in IT services presents a chance for firms with expertise in developing messaging solutions, integrating with GP Clinical Systems, and focusing on human-factors and UX design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from these types of contracts, especially if they have experience in delivering projects to general consumers and can demonstrate strong organisation skills and qualifications. Suppliers involved in social value initiatives and cost-effective solutions may also find this tender appealing.

## Notice

1.9 Develop a web-based application for GP practices to contact their patients, in-bulk, via multiple messaging routes: SMS, NHSApp, WhatsApp, Email, Postal Letter.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1.9 Develop a web-based application for GP practices to contact their patients, in-bulk, via multiple messaging routes: SMS, NHSApp, WhatsApp, Email, Postal Letter.

### Procurement Information

This procurement was run via the Crown Commercial Services - Spark DPS framework. A capability assessment was carried out and all providers that were identified via this process were invited to submit a response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010649-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2023 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE ICB |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S9 4EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 6B DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2023 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010649-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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