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title: "SMS Service Provider for GOV.UK Notify *EXTENDED DEADLINE"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-17833aaa-004a-4ce2-93eb-42bc12f8fffe"
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buyer: "GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE"
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# SMS Service Provider for GOV.UK Notify *EXTENDED DEADLINE

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17833aaa-004a-4ce2-93eb-42bc12f8fffe

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service is planning a tender for an SMS Service Provider for GOV.UK Notify. The contracting authority in this IT services procurement is based in London, England. The milestone for engagement ends on November 13, 2023. The tender seeks two suppliers for a 12-month contract with options for extension. The suppliers must ensure redundancy through independent computing and network infrastructures to avoid simultaneous failure points.

This procurement opportunity is suitable for SMEs interested in providing IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Businesses specialising in SMS services with the capability for independent infrastructure are well-suited to compete. The extended deadline for submissions is 13th November 2023.

## Notice

*DEADLINE EXTENSION to 13/11/2023 The Contracting Authority are looking for two Suppliers to deliver on the following: We're looking to procure 2 SMS suppliers for 12 months, with options for contract extension (12+ 12). The unit price for a single SMS *fragment will be fixed throughout the duration of the contract and any subsequent extensions, independent of volume. To meet Notify's SMS redundancy requirements the suppliers should utilise independent computing and network infrastructures throughout their respective end to end services, avoiding any single points of failure that could simultaneously impact both providers. Suppliers are asked to provide sufficient information in their responses to enable GDS to evaluate this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5851beab-8707-48a4-83e6-57841d71c570 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2023 at 11:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5851beab-8707-48a4-83e6-57841d71c570
- 16 Oct 2023 at 13:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5851beab-8707-48a4-83e6-57841d71c570

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5851beab-8707-48a4-83e6-57841d71c570
  26th October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a118be22-54c7-47f5-8eb7-007125ef8d1b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/561d5304-8d8c-4b59-893d-67bd0e9f5838

## Provenance

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