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SMS service for VAS

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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Award

02 Oct 2024 at 07:35

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service recently completed a competitive procurement process under the title “SMS service for VAS,” classified within the IT services industry. This process, which was handled through a limited procurement method, culminated in an award phase that concluded on 30th September 2024. The contract is valued at £30,000 and will run from 30th September 2024 to 30th March 2025. The service is necessary for providing SMS alerts to staff concerning VAS availability and will be implemented in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Key dates of this procurement included the tender closing on 29th September 2024 and the award notice published on 2nd October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering robust SMS alert systems. The West Midlands Fire Service identified suitability for SMEs, indicating favourability towards small and medium-sized enterprises capable of offering competitive and innovative solutions. Companies well-versed in software development, internet support, and related IT consulting services stand to benefit considerably from this procurement, thereby aiding business growth and facilitating entry into public sector supply chains.

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Notice Title

SMS service for VAS

Notice Description

SMS alerts for Staff for VAS availability

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-375f7603-ef15-428d-84a8-75751e75c9ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1835955a-f3b7-43d2-afe2-5432c85309d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 30 Mar 2025 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
Kenton Bryant
Contact Email
kenton.bryant@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
0121 380 6173

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWILIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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