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SMS Bulk Text Messaging

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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16 Feb 2026 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SMS Bulk Text Messaging" is managed by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons, based in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the telecommunications services category and has been procured via the CCS Framework - Network Services 3 (RM6116), particularly Lot 4e. This procurement has reached the award stage as of 16 February 2026, with PageOne Communications Limited being the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £527,712, was signed on 20 November 2025. The main procurement method was a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to the guidelines set by the Network Services 3 framework agreement and the laws of England and Wales under PCR2015.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for entities specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those adept in SMS bulk text messaging systems. The procurement method involved an option for a direct award, providing an efficient pathway for suppliers to secure contracts through pre-defined frameworks. Large-scale suppliers with experience in service offers and competitive pricing are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, there are options for extension, providing further prospects for businesses to expand their influence in the public sector. This contractor engagement through a structured framework allows for streamlined transactions and the potential for solidifying long-term partnerships with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

SMS Bulk Text Messaging

Notice Description

Provision of SMS Bulk Text Messaging procured via the CCS Framework - Network Services 3 (RM6116), Lot 4e Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for Provision of SMS Bulk Text Messaging procured via the CCS Framework - Network Services 3 (RM6116), Lot 4e Framework. Call-off Order awarded following the completion of a Direct Award process.

Options: 2 x 1 Year optional extension(s)

Procurement Information

The Call off contract was awarded under the Network Services 3 framework agreement (RM6116), Lot 4e: Paging & Alerting. Under this framework there is the option for direct award, where the buyer has short listed suppliers and evaluated the most appropriate service offering.<br/><br/>Awarded of a call-off order for a standard service offering via the online catalogue on CCS Network Services 3 agreement (RM6116) Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013838-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£527,712 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Additional Buyers

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

Contact Name
Neginah Stephenson
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAGEONE COMMUNICATIONS

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