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title: "WP2248.1 & WP2248.2 SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify"
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# WP2248.1 & WP2248.2 SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22fce251-9b50-4f6b-93a6-042ae7e32282

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service, located at 10 Whitechapel High Street, London, has completed its procurement process under a selective method with a competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) for the project titled "WP2248.1 & WP2248.2 SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify". The contract's industry category includes Telecommunications network and IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The tender, valued at £98,166,541, was awarded on 17 January 2025, with the contract period starting from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The relevant location for delivery is specified by the postal code E1 8QS. The procurement process reached the award stage with the awarded party being Firetext Communications Ltd.

This procurement process presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications networks and IT services. SMEs have been specifically marked as suitable for this tender, making it an attractive prospect for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio by partnering with a government entity. Companies with experience in providing robust, scalable SMS services and those capable of integrating with GOV.UK Notify systems would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders, thereby enhancing their business growth and market presence.

## Notice

See previously published tender notice; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9afefb6-26b6-4102-b081-e226304b837f WP2248.1 & WP2248.2: SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1311c0fa-7df0-47ff-8e75-424216fd142b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,166,541 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,166,541 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRETEXT COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 13:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1311c0fa-7df0-47ff-8e75-424216fd142b
- 4 Apr 2025 at 23:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1311c0fa-7df0-47ff-8e75-424216fd142b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1311c0fa-7df0-47ff-8e75-424216fd142b
  10th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ddb16e1-5bba-46b8-9ca4-42574e44be66
  Supplier signed contract - redacted version
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2841b29-531e-417c-9743-55d084eba366

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9afefb6-26b6-4102-b081-e226304b837f

## Provenance

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