Award

Desktop Text Messaging Services for BC/DR Purposes

NS&I

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23 Dec 2022 at 10:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has awarded a contract to PageOne Communications Limited for the provision of Desktop Text Messaging Services for Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Purposes. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 17th November 2022, with the contract period scheduled from 30th November 2022 to 29th November 2027. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is classified as telecommunications services.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the telecommunications services sector to provide essential messaging solutions to support business continuity and disaster recovery efforts. Companies offering secure, encrypted messaging services with features like group creation, 24/7 availability, web-based interfaces, and message delivery confirmation are well-suited to compete. The contract location is based in London, United Kingdom, with the buying organisation NS&I based at Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Desktop Text Messaging Services for BC/DR Purposes

Notice Description

A text messaging solution to communicate with colleagues in the event of an actual or pend-ing disruption. The successful supplier should provide the following services including, but not limited to: Secure, encrypted method of sending messages Ability to create multiple groups (at least ten required) Service available 24 hours, seven days a week Ideally web-based, with no software to install Easy to use user interface Ability to send messages to predefined groups or user defined groups Confirmation of message delivery Voice message broadcasting function specific to predefined groups Telephone support available when required Secure online address book

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7cc63cf-dd25-4538-b4d1-091e5363e641
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2022 - 29 Nov 2027 Over 5 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
NS&I
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAGEONE COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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