---
title: "Gcloud 14 iPlato Messaging Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ee32"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ee32.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-12-03"
---

# Gcloud 14 iPlato Messaging Subscription

Buyer: NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ee32

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## Summary

The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board sought to enhance its messaging capabilities through the "Gcloud 14 iPlato Messaging Subscription" contract, classified under the IT services category. The procurement process, which adhered to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, was executed as an award procedure without prior publication as it is a call-off from a pre-established framework agreement. This tender process has reached its award stage, with the contract being signed on 18th December 2024. The services are to be delivered across Kent and Medway, providing a vital resource for healthcare communication.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in consulting, software development, and support. SMEs like iPlato Healthcare Ltd, which successfully secured the contract valued at GBP 1,206,053.40, demonstrate that smaller enterprises can thrive in this market segment. Organisations with expertise in messaging services that fit within the scope of the G-Cloud framework can explore similar procurement processes to enhance their growth and engagement in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Messaging subscription required to enable the messaging via iPLATO Connect.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

GCloud 14 cal off contract

Options: This Call-Off Contract can be extended by the Buyer for two peri-ods of up to 12 months each (Year 2 and Year 3), by giving the Supplier 1 months written notice before its expiry.

### Procurement Information

G-Cloud 14 without prior publication is lawful because it is a call-off from a pre-established framework agreement that was already advertised and awarded in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079473-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,206,053 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPLATO HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079473-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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