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SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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26 Apr 2023 at 15:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service has awarded a contract titled "SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify" in the industry category of Radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. This procurement involved a selective procurement method, with a contract value of £38,681,500. The contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, located in London. The buyer is the Government Digital Service, and the tender stage was completed with the award announced on March 7, 2023.

This awarded contract for providing SMS services presents business growth opportunities, especially for IT services firms specializing in consulting, software development, and internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises are suitable for competing in this type of selective procurement process by calling off from a framework agreement. Businesses interested in digital communications within the public sector could find this tender lucrative for expanding their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify

Notice Description

GOV.UK Notify is a multi-channel digital communications platform that UK public sector service teams can use to send emails, text messages, and letters to users of their service. These messages will typically be status updates, requests for action, receipts of applications or supporting information, and reminders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-155ed71b-dd50-420d-bb9f-0b912b3437ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28c6aaf5-0add-4bac-a3d8-d64d3945921b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,681,500 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,681,500 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MMGRP

Further Information

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