Tender

Quotation for the Provision of SMS Texting in Revenues and Benefits Service

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Sep 2018 at 10:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting quotations for the provision of SMS Texting services as part of their digital transformation strategy within the Revenues and Benefits Service. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for Wednesday, 26 September 2018, at 15:00 hrs. The contract is expected to commence on 1 November 2018 and will run for a duration of four years, ending on 31 October 2022. The location for service delivery is in West Midlands, specifically the postal code B69 3DB. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically classified as Short Message Service (SMS) services, and follows an open procurement method, which enables all interested suppliers to participate.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in digital communications, particularly those offering SMS services. Companies looking to enhance their service offerings in the public sector can benefit significantly from engaging with this procurement process. As Sandwell Council is focused on modernising their customer service interactions, vendors that can demonstrate innovative solutions and reliable service delivery are well-positioned to compete. The open nature of the procurement further encourages a diverse range of service providers to submit their quotes, thereby fostering potential growth and increased market presence in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quotation for the Provision of SMS Texting in Revenues and Benefits Service

Notice Description

Sandwell Council is committed to the digital transformation strategy and is working to channel shift customer transactions so that opportunities to self serve are continually reviewed and made available. Sandwell's Revenues and Benefits Service has already made available a wide range of online forms, many of which fully integrate to the service's core systems and automatically process information which would otherwise have been dealt with manually. The majority of our services are now accessible 24/7 and channel shift is integral to the way we work now and in the future. Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Wedensday 26 September 2018 @ 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a272ac-6c08-485c-a416-6bfaba7eedb5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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