Tender

Emergency Comms Platform Request for Information

JISC

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Tender

14 Feb 2024 at 16:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation Jisc has initiated a tender process for an "Emergency Comms Platform Request for Information" in the services category. The procurement stage is active with a tender period ending on 21st March 2024 and a contract period spanning from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2026. The procurement is related to communication software packages and electronic message services, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The opportunity is open to businesses worldwide, including the UK and Europe.

This tender from Jisc presents an opportunity for suppliers of emergency communication systems to engage with a procurement process focusing on communication software packages and electronic message services. Businesses specialising in such solutions for business continuity, IT outages, severe weather alerts, and enhanced messaging services would be well-suited to compete. With a contract period extending into 2026, successful suppliers can create long-term partnerships with Jisc to enhance their offerings and grow their business in the communication technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emergency Comms Platform Request for Information

Notice Description

Please note, this is a Prior Information Notice/Request for Information notice and any contract start dates and contract values are yet to be determined. Jisc is keen to understand the marketplace for suppliers who can provide an emergency communication system. We currently have an incumbent platform that sends alerts via email/SMS/mobile app to staff to inform them of business continuity events, facilities issues, IT outages, severe bad weather or travel disruption. It is also used to send alerts to customers regarding any ongoing major incidents. Please read the Request for Information document for full details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/430f01a1-9216-4700-8a63-3e9f700f8233
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

64212200 - Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services

64216000 - Electronic message and information services

64216100 - Electronic message services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 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
JISC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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