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Invitation to tender for emergency communications platform

JISC

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11 Dec 2024 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Jisc has recently completed the procurement process aimed at acquiring an emergency communications platform. The contract, titled "Invitation to tender for emergency communications platform," falls under the communication software package industry category (CPV: 48510000) and covers multiple geographic regions including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tender process began with a period ending on 13th September 2024, and the contract will run from 26th November 2024 to 25th November 2027. The total value of the contract was £52,278, with a minimum expected value of £31,377. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase, with the official award date being 11th December 2024. Alert media, a large-scale supplier based in Austin, TX, has been selected as the supplier for this contract.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in communication software. The contract offers a substantial value and the potential for international exposure, given its multi-regional scope. Although the suitability criteria indicate that this tender was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust capabilities and experience in delivering mass communication solutions would find this contract beneficial for growth. Companies in the communications technology sector can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and showcase their capabilities in handling large-scale technological requirements for a prominent buyer like Jisc, headquartered in Bristol.

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Notice Title

Invitation to tender for emergency communications platform

Notice Description

Jisc was tendering for a mass communication system. There were 2 main functions that we required. Firstly, this was to deliver internal notifications to staff about facilities, IT, or business continuity issues. Secondly, we needed to distribute external communications to customers..

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c07301e-9f6b-4f06-bedf-efdd7c763777
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8daaf326-a916-466f-bc0d-02483797f74b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,278 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2024 - 25 Nov 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
JISC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALERT MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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