---
title: "Instant Communications System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec25"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-12-01"
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# Instant Communications System

Buyer: UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec25

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## Summary

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for an "Instant Communications System" under the category of software package and information systems. The contract award was finalised on 1st December 2025, with the contract period running from 2nd December 2025 to 1st December 2026. This direct procurement was conducted below threshold and without competition. Located in the United Kingdom, the buyer is a public authority part of the central government sector. The system aims to provide an immediate communication platform for staff to ensure effective management of critical incidents and business continuity within the Lincoln community. The contract has been awarded to Everbridge Europe Limited, based in London.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software and communication systems to showcase their products and services in public sector projects. Companies that develop alert systems and have experience in implementing infrastructure for efficient internal communication will find relevance in this contract opportunity. Moreover, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) positioned in the technology sector may particularly benefit from engaging with government bodies like the NHS Trust, as it provides a platform to establish a foothold in public procurement and gain credibility through participation in significant government contracts.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority has a continuing requirement for a means of instantly communicating with all staff to provide alerts, information updates and actions required to ensure all staff are aware of outages and support with urgent issues. The system is a crucial communication platform that ensures staff across the Lincolnshire Community Health Group can be notified immediately of any critical incidents and the need to put business continuity arrangements in place where required. The contract is for a maximum period of 12 months. The contract value is as per this contract notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078577-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,878 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 5QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERBRIDGE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 15:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078577-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078577-2025
  1st December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.everbridge.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ulh.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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