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SMS Bulk Texting Service

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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06 Dec 2023 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice in London, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for SMS Bulk Texting Service. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £860,000 with a contract period starting from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2026. The tender deadline was October 24, 2023.

This tender for Bulk SMS texting services by the Ministry of Justice is an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering mobile platform services, to expand their operations. SMEs are particularly suitable for this opportunity, and businesses in the services industry may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities.

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Notice Title

SMS Bulk Texting Service

Notice Description

Bulk SMS texting services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b88522a-1ac8-4173-a6ef-642ba384d6f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bcae4af-80b8-44a3-8619-3a5f610df546
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34514700 - Mobile platforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£860,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2026 3-4 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESENDEX

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