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title: "Tender for the provision of SMS Messaging Services"
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# Tender for the provision of SMS Messaging Services

Buyer: CONNEXUS HOUSING LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-171962de-5a7d-4d62-822f-7739b42fdd1d

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Connexus Housing Limited, seeking tenders for the provision of SMS Messaging Services. This tender, classified under the category of Short Message Service (SMS) services, is based in the West Midlands, England. The tender period is currently active and will close on 7th May 2020, while the contract is anticipated to run for three years from the start date of 26th June 2020 through to 23rd June 2023. This is an open procurement process, allowing a wide range of bidders to participate, with a total contract value of £60,000 and a minimum threshold of £40,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services, especially those capable of integrating SMS solutions with existing systems like Civica CX, Cascade (HR), and Orchard. Companies focusing on communication technologies, software development, and service provision for housing or community organisations would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will enhance Connexus’s communication capabilities, contributing to improved service delivery for staff and tenants alike.

## Notice

Connexus has need of an SMS service to be connected to our systems. This will enable holistic communications for staff and for tenants, for example: * Updates for staff and for tenants (news, alerts etc). * Welcome / induction texts for staff and for tenants. * Reminders (appointments, meetings, training, sick note expiry). * Office closure information. The successful bidder will need to explain how the service will link with current systems. Significant examples include: * Civica CX * Cascade (HR) * Orchard The ability to respond to some messages will be important. The contract is to run for three years from June 2020 - June 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dca8eecb-0655-4f70-b4e7-5a6e13fc7c34 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2020 - 23 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CONNEXUS HOUSING LIMITED |
| Locality | CRAVEN ARMS |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY7 9BW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Church Stretton and Craven Arms |
| Westminster constituency | South Shropshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2020 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dca8eecb-0655-4f70-b4e7-5a6e13fc7c34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dca8eecb-0655-4f70-b4e7-5a6e13fc7c34
  10th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR159633
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.connexus-group.co.uk

## Provenance

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