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WP2248.1 & WP2248.2 SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service, located at 10 Whitechapel High Street, London, has completed its procurement process under a selective method with a competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) for the project titled "WP2248.1 & WP2248.2 SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify". The contract's industry category includes Telecommunications network and IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The tender, valued at £98,166,541, was awarded on 17 January 2025, with the contract period starting from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The relevant location for delivery is specified by the postal code E1 8QS. The procurement process reached the award stage with the awarded party being Firetext Communications Ltd.

This procurement process presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications networks and IT services. SMEs have been specifically marked as suitable for this tender, making it an attractive prospect for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio by partnering with a government entity. Companies with experience in providing robust, scalable SMS services and those capable of integrating with GOV.UK Notify systems would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders, thereby enhancing their business growth and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP2248.1 & WP2248.2 SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify

Notice Description

See previously published tender notice; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9afefb6-26b6-4102-b081-e226304b837f WP2248.1 & WP2248.2: SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22fce251-9b50-4f6b-93a6-042ae7e32282
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1311c0fa-7df0-47ff-8e75-424216fd142b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

32412100 - Telecommunications network

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,166,541 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,166,541 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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

FIRETEXT COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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