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SMARTbrief BROADCAST SYSTEM AND APP MANAGEMENT

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

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12 Dec 2025 at 14:26

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02 Dec 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by South Western Railway Limited involves the award and contracting stages for the project titled "SMARTbrief Broadcast System and App Management". This initiative falls under the services industry category and is located in London, UK. The procurement was carried out via a direct method below the threshold and without competition. The procurement status is complete, with the contract awarded on 12th December 2025 and the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 28th May 2028. The main supplier involved is Junction 9 Network Ltd, specialising in software packages, data, internet, and computer network services.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software solutions and ICT services. Companies with the capability to deliver software packages and information systems, alongside data, internet, and computer-related services, are well-suited to such opportunities. The tailored broadcast and app management platform being sought after by South Western Railway Limited indicates a demand for innovative digital solutions to enhance operational efficiency and workforce communication, making it a lucrative opportunity for tech-focused SMEs looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

SMARTbrief BROADCAST SYSTEM AND APP MANAGEMENT

Notice Description

SMARTbrief is a unique broadcast and distribution platform that can 'push' documents, video or audio briefings out to the mobile workforce and measure knowledge and understanding in a tangible format that can then be evaluated and exported to your CMS for your management purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082539-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,875 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£56,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 28 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9LQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JUNCTION 9 NETWORK

Further Information

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