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DWP Short Messaging Service (SMS)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2022 at 13:00

Award

06 May 2021 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "DWP Short Messaging Service (SMS)" was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on IT services such as consulting and software development. The contract, valued at £2,316,000, covers the provision of an SMS service via an API and web interface. The contract period commenced on 13th January 2022 and will run until 12th April 2022. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender was completed on 7th January 2022. The scope of delivery includes various locations including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and communication technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract suitability supports SME involvement. Companies that have the capacity to provide SMS service solutions and can adapt to both system-to-system and manual interfaces would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

DWP Short Messaging Service (SMS)

Notice Description

Contract will provide an SMS service which will enable contact through text messaging. This is delivered via an API (system to system) and Web (manual) interface.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fae09a5e-48b7-4b06-a9cf-e959ad2cd2ed
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,316,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,516,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2022 - 12 Apr 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anne-marie.critchley@dwp.gov.uk, sarah.johnson8@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REACH DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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