---
title: "SMS Services for General Practices (NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0647aa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# SMS Services for General Practices (NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board)

Buyer: NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0647aa

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## Summary

The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for SMS services aimed at general practices within its region. This procurement, falling under the category of services, specifically targets the Short Message Service (SMS) sector classified by the CPV code 64212100. The contractual activity was centred in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKE4 region, with a framework agreement facilitated through the Crown Commercial Service, identified by the framework reference RM6116. Concluding on 5th February 2026, the process utilised a Limited procurement method, executed as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to technical difficulties that would arise from alternate solutions.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises capable of offering robust SMS communication systems tailored to healthcare settings. The awarding of this contract to British Telecommunications Public Limited Company underscores the lucrative nature of such projects, particularly for large-scale suppliers who can meet NHS standards. Businesses focusing on telecommunication services or digital communication solutions that can support healthcare integrations are well-positioned to compete effectively in similar procurements. Given the melding of technology and healthcare communication, companies at this intersection could significantly benefit from similar opportunities.

## Notice

The provision of SMS (text) messaging services for GP practices is a Core / Mandatory Requirement under the NHS England GPIT Operating Model and forms part of the CCG/Practice agreement.
These SMS services are critical for effective communication between practices and patients and will be deployed across all GP Practices within the WYICB footprint.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of SMS (text) messaging services for GP practices is a Core / Mandatory Requirement under the NHS England GPIT Operating Model and forms part of the CCG/Practice agreement.
These SMS services are critical for effective communication between practices and patients and will be deployed across all GP Practices within the WYICB footprint.
Procured via a Framework call off. Additional information: Framework Used:
Crown Commercial Service Framework
Framework Reference: RM6116

### Procurement Information

the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical
difficulties in operation or maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010292-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,103,408 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 1LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010292-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bt.com
- https://www.gov.uk/
- https://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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