Award

DDaT25156 - Mass Messaging Communication Software

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

07 Jan 2026 at 12:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This notice pertains to the awarding of a contract for "DDaT25156 - Mass Messaging Communication Software," issued by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services with a specific focus on SMS services. The contract was finalised through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 framework. The contract has been awarded to F-24 UK Limited, with the contract period ranging from 19th December 2025 to 31st December 2026. The contract value for the initial period is £101,604, with an optional extension that could bring the maximum value to £203,208, excluding VAT. The procurement stage is complete, and the award was published on 7th January 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, especially those offering communication and messaging solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like F-24 UK Limited have proven their competitiveness in securing such contracts, showcasing the potential for growth in this sector. Businesses adept in developing and supporting IT and SMS-based services would find themselves well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities within government procurement frameworks, particularly those that value innovative and scalable IT solutions. The framework nature of this procurement allows for streamlined participation through predefined agreements, facilitating more accessible entry points for SMEs aiming to expand their public sector portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25156 - Mass Messaging Communication Software

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Integrated Corporate Services had a requirement for the provision of a mass messaging service. This Call Off contract has been sourced via the G-Cloud 14 framework. This contract has a value of PS101,604 excluding VAT for the initial period. There is an optional 12 month extension built into the contract which has a value of PS101,604 excluding VAT. The maximum value of this contract is PS203,208.00 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7541bb95-2cbc-43b0-b8c4-82e99d59c850
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f29ee80e-3610-4df2-88d2-0adc8f00836f
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£101,604 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,604 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F-24

Further Information

Notice Documents

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