Tender

Tender for the provision of SMS Messaging Services

CONNEXUS HOUSING LIMITED

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Tender

10 Apr 2020 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Connexus Housing Limited, seeking tenders for the provision of SMS Messaging Services. This tender, classified under the category of Short Message Service (SMS) services, is based in the West Midlands, England. The tender period is currently active and will close on 7th May 2020, while the contract is anticipated to run for three years from the start date of 26th June 2020 through to 23rd June 2023. This is an open procurement process, allowing a wide range of bidders to participate, with a total contract value of £60,000 and a minimum threshold of £40,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services, especially those capable of integrating SMS solutions with existing systems like Civica CX, Cascade (HR), and Orchard. Companies focusing on communication technologies, software development, and service provision for housing or community organisations would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will enhance Connexus’s communication capabilities, contributing to improved service delivery for staff and tenants alike.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the provision of SMS Messaging Services

Notice Description

Connexus has need of an SMS service to be connected to our systems. This will enable holistic communications for staff and for tenants, for example: * Updates for staff and for tenants (news, alerts etc). * Welcome / induction texts for staff and for tenants. * Reminders (appointments, meetings, training, sick note expiry). * Office closure information. The successful bidder will need to explain how the service will link with current systems. Significant examples include: * Civica CX * Cascade (HR) * Orchard The ability to respond to some messages will be important. The contract is to run for three years from June 2020 - June 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dca8eecb-0655-4f70-b4e7-5a6e13fc7c34
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2020 - 23 Jun 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONNEXUS HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAVEN ARMS
Postcode
SY7 9BW
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Church Stretton and Craven Arms
Westminster Constituency
South Shropshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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