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SMARTbrief BROADCAST SYSTEM AND APP MANAGEMENT

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

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02 Dec 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by South Western Railway Limited involves the award of a contract for the "SMARTbrief Broadcast System and App Management." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems, along with related internet and data services. The procurement employed a direct method, being below the threshold without competition, and is currently in the award stage, with the contract signature scheduled by 15 December 2025. The contract, valued at £56,875, is planned for a period starting on 1 April 2026 and ending on 28 May 2028, with services to be delivered across the UK.

The SMARTbrief system can significantly enhance business opportunities for suppliers specialising in software and information systems, internet services, and computer network services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited to this tender, given the preference noted for SME participation and the procurement's complexity. Businesses capable of developing and managing distribution platforms for mobile workforces would find this contract appealing, as it involves pushing multimedia content to users and integrating those insights into existing management systems. Opportunities for growth lie in technical innovation and robust support for such systems, positioning suppliers to leverage this partnership for extended service provisions and expansions.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078917-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20251 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dftoperator.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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