Award

WP2248.1 & WP2248.2 SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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Award

10 Apr 2025 at 13:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service has concluded the procurement process for the provision of SMS services for the GOV.UK Notify under tender reference WP2248.2. The contract, valued at GBP 98,166,541, falls within the telecommunications network and IT services industry categories. The competitive procedure with negotiation concluded in the award stage, with the contract starting on 1st April 2025 and running until 31st March 2027. The procurement was handled through a selective method, and the official award notice was published on 10th April 2025. The services will be delivered to the Government Digital Service's location at E1 8QS, London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services, particularly those experienced in large-scale government contracts. The competitive nature of the procurement method and the substantial contract value provide a lucrative growth potential for the winning company, MMGRP Limited. SMEs were considered suitable for participation in this tender, highlighting opportunities for small enterprises to compete with larger entities. Businesses with robust capacities in SMS services, software development, and support will find such procurements aligned with their growth strategies, aiming to enhance their market footprint through high-profile government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP2248.1 & WP2248.2 SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify

Notice Description

See previously published tender notice; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9afefb6-26b6-4102-b081-e226304b837f WP2248.1 & WP2248.2: SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-545ba0bf-9379-492b-8647-7828307cc4ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fafeaaa5-3f51-4c48-ad49-cf46198fd9c0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

32412100 - Telecommunications network

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,166,541 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,166,541 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MMGRP

Further Information

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