---
title: "Smart Messaging SMS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068027"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068027.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)"
published: "2026-04-10"
---

# Smart Messaging SMS

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068027

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Smart Messaging SMS" service was managed by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This tender focused on IT services, particularly consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified under CPV code 72000000. It aimed to provide SMS services benefiting NHSS Health Boards, social care, and other health partners located in the UKM region. The process has reached the Award stage, with the procurement being completed as of 1st April 2026. Notably, the procurement method used was limited, entailing an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in communication platforms. With British Telecommunications plc already awarded the contract, companies looking to grow within public sector frameworks might consider exploring similar future opportunities. Businesses that can offer innovations in smart messaging services tailored to the health sector would particularly benefit given the growing emphasis on digital and integrated health communication services.

## Notice

The SMS service is currently made available to all NHSS Health Boards, and it currently delivers a range of benefits to NHSS, social care and other health partners

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The SMS service is currently made available to all NHSS Health Boards, and it currently delivers a range of benefits to NHSS, social care and other health partners.

### Procurement Information

This procurement was a mini-competition on the Government Commercial Agency Framework RM6116 Lot 3b (Communication Platform)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032891-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 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 | £2,619,425 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032891-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829131
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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