Jisc SMS service – Janet txt

JISC

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being led by Jisc, a sub-central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The planned procurement notice is for an SMS service titled "Jisc SMS service – Janet txt," which aims to facilitate communication within the Jisc community by providing a short messaging service. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a legal basis rooted in the UK Public General Acts of 2023. This service falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on Short Message Service (SMS) services. The delivery region is the United Kingdom, and the contract is planned to commence on 1st May 2026, ending on 30th April 2030. Future notices are expected to be published by 1st December 2025.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and digital communication services, particularly those capable of managing and supporting SMS services at scale. The planned contract, valued at £2,700,060 gross, indicates a significant investment in developing and maintaining a robust communication platform for Jisc's community. Given the contract's structure and requirement for a framework agreement, it is well-suited for SMEs interested in expanding their market presence and capabilities in digital communication. The opportunity to establish or enhance relationships with a public authority like Jisc could be a significant business growth catalyst.

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Jisc SMS service – Janet txt

JISC

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

23rd May 2025 12:24:47 PM
Contract Summary

Janet txt, a Short Messaging Service (SMS) for the Jisc community. The purpose of the service is to enable operators at each user organisation to manipulate and send text messages and to designated users. The service must provide the ability for authorised administrators at each organisation to manage the creation and deletion of operator accounts. The service will be available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Support to user organisations will be provided by the supplier for all issues relating to the service.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-05227f

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

JISC

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

procurement@jisc.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 2081482444

Buyer Address

4 Portwall Lane

Bristol

BS1 6NB

United Kingdom

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Jisc SMS service – Janet txt

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