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SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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26 Apr 2023 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service has completed a tender for the SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify. This procurement falls under the services industry category, with a contract value of £38,681,500. The buying organisation is located in London and the procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 6th March 2023, and the contract period starts on 1st April 2023, ending on 31st March 2025.

This tender by the Government Digital Service creates opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the IT services sector. Companies offering consulting, software development, and internet support services would be well-suited to compete. The contract duration and substantial value provide a stable and potentially lucrative opportunity for growth and collaboration within the UK public sector digital communications space.

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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-b5fd17-4d6352bd-cbb0-49dd-88f2-1d4d03c30089
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5ccc441-cc49-41ba-8d18-875911d385a6
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,681,500 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,681,500 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
gds-digital-buyer@digital.cabinet-0fficde.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

FIRETEXT COMMUNICATIONS

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