Planning

SMS Service Provider for GOV.UK Notify *EXTENDED DEADLINE

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Oct 2023 at 11:53

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Oct 2023 at 13:33

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service is planning a tender for an SMS Service Provider for GOV.UK Notify. The contracting authority in this IT services procurement is based in London, England. The milestone for engagement ends on November 13, 2023. The tender seeks two suppliers for a 12-month contract with options for extension. The suppliers must ensure redundancy through independent computing and network infrastructures to avoid simultaneous failure points.

This procurement opportunity is suitable for SMEs interested in providing IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Businesses specialising in SMS services with the capability for independent infrastructure are well-suited to compete. The extended deadline for submissions is 13th November 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SMS Service Provider for GOV.UK Notify *EXTENDED DEADLINE

Notice Description

*DEADLINE EXTENSION to 13/11/2023 The Contracting Authority are looking for two Suppliers to deliver on the following: We're looking to procure 2 SMS suppliers for 12 months, with options for contract extension (12+ 12). The unit price for a single SMS *fragment will be fixed throughout the duration of the contract and any subsequent extensions, independent of volume. To meet Notify's SMS redundancy requirements the suppliers should utilise independent computing and network infrastructures throughout their respective end to end services, avoiding any single points of failure that could simultaneously impact both providers. Suppliers are asked to provide sufficient information in their responses to enable GDS to evaluate this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17833aaa-004a-4ce2-93eb-42bc12f8fffe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5851beab-8707-48a4-83e6-57841d71c570
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
GDS Commercial Team
Contact Email
gds-digital-buyer@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07827992633

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

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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