Award

SMS Text Messaging.Published for completeness, see description for details

HOME OFFICE

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Award

30 Jan 2018 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed a public procurement process for an SMS Text Messaging contract, classified under IT services (CPV code: 72000000). This tender, initiated on 1st December 2016, is part of an open procurement method aimed at ensuring transparency while providing a record of existing departmental contracts. The contract period spanned from 1st December 2016 until 17th January 2018, and the primary delivery location was London, United Kingdom. The tender was open for submissions until the deadline on 1st November 2016.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in innovative communication solutions. Companies with expertise in IT services, especially in consulting, software development, and internet support, would be well-positioned to compete in future procurement processes similar to this. As this award has already been made, interested businesses should keep an eye on upcoming tenders in the IT services sector to explore potential avenues for growth.

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Notice Title

SMS Text Messaging.Published for completeness, see description for details

Notice Description

SMS Text Messaging.This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e727d636-24f5-4cca-a290-416de69df04f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6de20ae3-21d9-4026-b823-11afd6067091
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2016 - 17 Jan 2018 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 1SL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Elvet and Gilesgate
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOV.UK NOTIFY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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