Award

E-Shot Alert; Email and SMS secure digital communication platform

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

31 Oct 2024 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed a procurement process for an "E-Shot Alert; Email and SMS secure digital communication platform." This tender falls under the "Information technology services" industry category and covers a wide geographic area including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other parts of the world. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value is £30,410. The contract period starts on 1 November 2024 and ends on 31 October 2027. Key dates include the award date of 21 October 2024 and the publication on 31 October 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as stated in the suitability section. Companies specializing in secure digital communication platforms, email, and SMS services would find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Winning such a contract with a prominent public sector body like DEFRA can significantly enhance a company's credentials and market positioning. Moreover, the broad geographic coverage and significant contract duration offer ample room for business growth and potential future collaborations.

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Notice Title

E-Shot Alert; Email and SMS secure digital communication platform

Notice Description

E-Shot Alert; Email and SMS secure digital communication platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75f4191b-2e14-4442-a9aa-a5533e49c291
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d2d5a66-b918-4baf-9afd-36e7ceb18854
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,410 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,410 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 years
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 ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORFRONT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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