Award

Provision of Bulk SMS Services to SLC

THE STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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Award

22 Apr 2021 at 18:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Student Loans Company Limited in the United Kingdom has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Bulk SMS Services, specifically an online, self-service SMS platform for bulk personalised text campaigns. This contract, valued at £360,000, falls within the SMS services industry category and was awarded as part of the procurement process completed on 31 March 2021. The contract commences on 1 April 2021 and will run until 31 March 2025. This procurement process used a method categorised as 'Other'.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in digital communication technologies, particularly those experienced in delivering SMS services or related digital platforms. Companies that have strong capabilities in developing and maintaining online services, as well as those with a proven track record in bulk communication solutions, may find this contract aligns with their competencies and could significantly contribute to their growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Bulk SMS Services to SLC

Notice Description

An online, self-service SMS platform for bulk personalised text campaigns.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52f08cd5-e1d1-4655-8656-60f36d106f61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf0b92c-21cf-4b79-accb-d488034fbcc8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 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
THE STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paul_kelly@slc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441413062000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 7JD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMIMOBILE EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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