Award

SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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Award

14 Jul 2022 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service is seeking a provider for the "SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify" contract, which falls within the IT services sector, specifically consulting and software development. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £20,837,750. The contract duration commenced on 1st July 2022 and will conclude on 31st March 2023. The tender period closed on 11th May 2022, and all communications related to this contract are associated with the postcode E18QS in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in digital communications and IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, as the procurement process has been tailored to encourage their participation. Businesses that offer innovative solutions in digital platform services or have experience with public sector communication tools would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities in this sector.

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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-b5fd17-5e06ee34-6c8a-4b2b-905a-8539a00bf029
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb308e8-938a-46c1-a3fb-d205788123d8
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

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
£20,837,750 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,837,750 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
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

FIRETEXT COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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