---
title: "Smart Messaging SMS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829131"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829131.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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-r6ebe6-0000829131

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), has awarded a contract for the "Smart Messaging SMS" service within the health industry category. The contract is based in Edinburgh, UK and was awarded to British Telecommunications plc, following a limited procurement method without prior competition, specifically as part of a mini-competition under the Government Commercial Agency Framework RM6116 Lot 3b. This tender falls into the services category, with the procurement stage now complete. The contract, valued at GBP 2,619,425, was signed on 1st April 2026. As part of this procurement process, electronic bidding was utilised, with the deadline pertaining to this stage having already passed.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication services, particularly those experienced in delivering SMS solutions to healthcare entities. Companies with a strong background in telecommunications and digital communication platforms, as well as those capable of servicing large-scale health board systems, would find this contract particularly rewarding. Enterprises looking to expand their reach in the UK health sector can benefit from aligning with such public service contracts, ensuring long-term growth and increased market presence. Given the limited procurement method utilised, businesses adept at navigating framework agreements will be especially well-suited for future opportunities of this nature.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553635 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 1 Apr 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553635

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553635
  Smart Messaging SMS - 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

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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