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Firetext Communications Ltd

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Government Digital Service for the provision of SMS services as part of the GOV.UK Notify Service, with the project titled "Firetext Communications Ltd". Classified under IT services, specifically consulting and software development, this contract was valued at £70,000. The contract period ran from 18th January 2016 to 17th January 2017, with the awarding of the contract taking place on 8th January 2016. The tender submissions were due by 14th January 2016, and the relevant delivery locations included the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those experienced in SMS technology or digital communication solutions. Businesses in the industry can leverage their expertise in software development and support to compete for similar contracts, enhancing their growth prospects in public sector engagements. With the awarded contract currently active, it may also lead to insights for future tenders or renewal opportunities for those focused on government contracts.

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Notice Title

Firetext Communications Ltd

Notice Description

SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8892bd7d-a19e-4695-883e-f6f0e1a4b5e0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 201610 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2016 - 17 Jan 2017 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOLBORN
Postcode
WC2B 6NH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRETEXT COMMUNICATIONS

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