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SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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01 Apr 2022 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service is conducting a tender for an SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify, a digital communications platform utilized by UK public sector service teams for sending various types of notifications. This contract, which falls under the IT services industry category and is valued at £29,117,000, was awarded on 31 March 2022, following a selective procurement method and a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2022 and will extend until 31 March 2023. The delivery address for services is located in London, England, with the tender period having concluded on 24 February 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and service sectors, particularly those specialising in digital communication solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender particularly accessible, given its emphasis on SME participation. Companies capable of providing innovative IT services, including consulting and software development, could greatly benefit from this contract, enhancing their business growth and expanding their service offerings to public sector clients.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b29d08c-1d75-4e22-8fae-9492bcc1c2d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f9b7ef2-aa62-40ac-b5f1-6472b773b1de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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
£29,117,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,117,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
COMMISSIONING TEAM
Contact Email
gds-digital-buyer@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

REACH-DATA

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