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SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify - Early Market Engagement

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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23 Jun 2026 at 10:51

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service (GDS) is initiating an Early Market Engagement (EME) process related to SMS and RCS Business Messaging (RBM) services for GOV.UK Notify. This planning stage procurement is classified under Telecommunications network and IT services, encompassing regions such as North West, London, and South West England. The engagement, titled "SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify - Early Market Engagement," aims to explore the potential supplier landscape. The EME will conclude with an engagement end date set for 13th July 2026. The GDS, part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, is headquartered in London and is the key buying organisation for this public sector digital communications initiative.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are considered suitable for the engagement. By participating in this market research-oriented engagement, businesses can potentially influence the development of future procurement strategies and position themselves for inclusion in subsequent tender processes. The initiative facilitates digital communications for over 1,700 public sector organisations, offering a substantial opportunity for growth to businesses capable of delivering reliable messaging services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify - Early Market Engagement

Notice Description

The Government Digital Service (GDS), part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), is conducting Early Market Engagement (EME) to research the potential supplier landscape and capabilities for the provision of SMS and RCS Business Messaging (RBM) services via GOV.UK Notify. GOV.UK Notify facilitates digital communications (SMS, email, and post) for over 1,700 public sector organisations. This EME is for market research purposes only to assist the Authority in determining its future strategy. Please note that should a procurement exercise be undertaken, only suppliers that complete a full response to this EME will be considered for inclusion in any subsequent tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7a91e62-2f85-4b0f-b639-fc07ff9d1ce6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484564ca-28ee-4f67-b410-3c3bb33c8542
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

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
23 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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