Award

Text Messaging Platform

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

06 Jul 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Renfrewshire Council awarded a contract for a Text Messaging Platform. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement process was completed, and the Council made a direct award to Community Brands (Groupcall ltd) under the Crown Commercial Services GCloud13 framework. The total contract value is £148,000. The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive, and the contract was signed on June 12, 2023.

This tender for a Text Messaging Platform awarded by Renfrewshire Council presents opportunities for businesses in the services industry. Companies that offer text messaging services and are able to operate within the parameters of the Crown Commercial Services GCloud13 framework may find this tender suitable for their expertise. The direct award approach used by the council emphasizes the importance of meeting the specified service requirements, providing a streamlined opportunity for businesses to secure contracts in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Text Messaging Platform

Notice Description

Contract award notice for Text Messaging Service utilising Crown Commercial Services GCloud13 framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The award of a Call Off Contract for a Text Messaging Platform under the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement RM1557.13 to GROUPCALL LIMITED in accordance with the Call Off Contract award process under this Framework.

Procurement Information

The offering by GROUPCALL LIMITED was identified by council officers as meeting the services required in the Council's statement of requirements therefore the council is able to progress to make a direct award under the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement RM1557.13

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000737037
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483150
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Milliken
Contact Email
kevin.milliken@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003000300

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY BRANDS (GROUPCALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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