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smart messaging

QVH - COMMERCE & FINANCE

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Smart Messaging" involves the procurement of IT software package services by QVH - COMMERCE & FINANCE, located in East Grinstead, United Kingdom. The contract has reached the award stage, with British Telecommunications Public Limited Company being the supplier. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, suggesting a focus on established partnerships. Key dates include the tender ending on 28 February 2025, with the contract period extending from 30 March 2025 to 29 March 2027. This contract falls under the industry category of IT software services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software services to expand their reach through collaboration with established public sector entities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this procurement, allowing them to leverage their niche expertise within the competitive landscape. Large scale operations like British Telecommunications’ involvement indicate potential for significant business growth and partnerships. The contractual framework and the service category suggest that well-equipped IT service providers, particularly those with prior framework agreement experience, would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

smart messaging

Notice Description

Smart Messaging software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a78a01f3-d210-4cfc-92be-d90f26d7a325
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ff9803-a400-404c-aeeb-dde2efbb8775
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,712 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,219 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2027 1-2 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
QVH - COMMERCE & FINANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST GRINSTEAD
Postcode
RH19 3DZ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
East Grinstead Ashplats
Westminster Constituency
East Grinstead and Uckfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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