Award

Twilio WiFi SMS Messages

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

10 Sep 2021 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process titled "Twilio WiFi SMS Messages" within the services industry, focusing on Short Message Service (SMS) services. This contract, valued at £94,050, allows DWP colleagues and visitors to utilize the DWP's WiFi service on personal devices through the Twilio authentication service. The procurement was initiated as a single tender, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2021 and concluding on 31st August 2022. The award notice was published on 10th September 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for technology firms specialising in communication services, particularly those that can deliver SMS solutions as part of a broader suite of digital services. Businesses that have experience with authentication processes or those that can integrate such services within existing IT infrastructure would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. As public sector agencies increasingly turn to innovative communication methods, there is a growing demand for firms adept at providing secure, scalable digital solutions.

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Notice Title

Twilio WiFi SMS Messages

Notice Description

Contract with Twilio to enable DWP colleagues and visitors to use the DWP's WiFi service on their personal devices, by using the Twilio authentication service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1924abbf-deed-4630-be17-25c9d7064052
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa976ae-1c78-43d6-afd8-84c50086cee0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Tender
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,050 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWILIO

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