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title: "SMS service for VAS"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE"
published: "2024-10-02"
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# SMS service for VAS

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-375f7603-ef15-428d-84a8-75751e75c9ef

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire Service recently completed a competitive procurement process under the title “SMS service for VAS,” classified within the IT services industry. This process, which was handled through a limited procurement method, culminated in an award phase that concluded on 30th September 2024. The contract is valued at £30,000 and will run from 30th September 2024 to 30th March 2025. The service is necessary for providing SMS alerts to staff concerning VAS availability and will be implemented in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Key dates of this procurement included the tender closing on 29th September 2024 and the award notice published on 2nd October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering robust SMS alert systems. The West Midlands Fire Service identified suitability for SMEs, indicating favourability towards small and medium-sized enterprises capable of offering competitive and innovative solutions. Companies well-versed in software development, internet support, and related IT consulting services stand to benefit considerably from this procurement, thereby aiding business growth and facilitating entry into public sector supply chains.

## Notice

SMS alerts for Staff for VAS availability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1835955a-f3b7-43d2-afe2-5432c85309d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 30 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 07:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1835955a-f3b7-43d2-afe2-5432c85309d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1835955a-f3b7-43d2-afe2-5432c85309d2
  2nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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