Award

DWP Short Messaging Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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08 Dec 2017 at 09:55

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08 Dec 2017 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract for the "DWP Short Messaging Service" to provide Short Message Service (SMS) capabilities, with a total value of £840,000. This procurement process was initiated using a limited method, without prior publication of a contract notice. The procurement period concluded on 29th November 2017, and the contract period is set from 1st December 2017 to 30th November 2018. The services will be accessible across various delivery addresses, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in communication technologies, particularly those with expertise in SMS applications and API integrations. Companies well-suited to compete should have the capacity to deliver high-quality digital services and be familiar with government procurement processes. Engaging in this contract could enhance their market presence and establish long-term relationships with governmental agencies.

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Notice Title

DWP Short Messaging Service

Notice Description

This Contract will provide Short Message Services (SMS) which will enable the DWP to send and receive text messaging communication.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ed7ff4f-3840-4033-a3d3-24a6f2b985d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b62fb9-12db-4ca3-9bab-ae37ff921bb3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

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