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title: "DInfoCom/0144 - Provision of Enterprise Messaging"
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# DInfoCom/0144 - Provision of Enterprise Messaging

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06431045-583f-4c6f-aa83-c0b583ceacd6

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DInfoCom/0144 - Provision of Enterprise Messaging" has been conducted by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on the provision of multimedia messaging services. This contract, valued at £1,357,200, was awarded on 3rd December 2020 following a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The project aims to ensure continuous messaging capabilities, crucial for operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition period post-Brexit. The contract period extends from 14th January 2021 to 13th January 2023, with delivery taking place in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in communication technologies and messaging systems. Businesses with expertise in creating robust messaging platforms and audit trail capabilities would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on critical alerting and real-time communications indicates a demand for innovative solutions, making it a prime opportunity for companies looking to expand their footprint in the defence and public sector markets.

## Notice

The requirement is for an auditable rapid messaging capability across the TLB to ensure continuous service and ease of transition. It is vital that there is no break in capability in the current environment of COVID-19, end of transition period for exiting the EU and other possible UK Ops such as BRIDGE. The Provision of Enterprise Messaging is required to provide the following: Critical alerting and high readiness call-in Routine messaging and promulgation of information to disparate personnel with the ability to measure responses and deliver and audit trail (APC, YODA, UOTC) Automated distribution of One Time Passes (OTPs) Messaging Platforms (for Westminster and ArmyNet email to SMS capability) MCTC requirement to alert NOK of contact requests from Service personnel under detention (SUDs) Distribution of MS board results via links Maintaining contact with and updating staff on internal issues

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58981725-e9f7-4e97-bba7-3e579483d92e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2021 - 13 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,357,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,357,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOOMALERT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2020 at 18:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58981725-e9f7-4e97-bba7-3e579483d92e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58981725-e9f7-4e97-bba7-3e579483d92e
  3rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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