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WP1934- SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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03 Mar 2021 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service, located at 10 Whitechapel Building, London, initiated a tender titled "WP1934- SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify" under the IT services category. This public procurement process employed a selective method and involved a contract value of £17,500,000. The tender period concluded on 24 November 2020, with the contract beginning on 1 December 2020 and running until 31 March 2021. This contract has now been awarded, with the active status noted as of 24 November 2020, and was officially published on 3 March 2021.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering digital communication solutions. The award of this contract may benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering innovative technology solutions to the public sector. Companies with expertise in software development, consulting, and related support services would be well-suited to engage in future tenders of this nature, particularly given the increasing reliance of public services on digital platforms for efficient communication.

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Notice Title

WP1934- SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify

Notice Description

GOV.UK Notify is a multi-channel digital communications platform that UK public sector service teams can use to send emails, text messages, and letters to users of their service. These messages will typically be status updates, requests for action, receipts of applications or supporting information, and reminders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d35b1e98-7ff1-480b-af3f-e65d0b5c5820
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c2eb50-ffd2-467c-8f49-4bb8a64c6040
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRETEXT COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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