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title: "Firetext Communications Ltd"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-447cf6e0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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# Firetext Communications Ltd

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-447cf6e0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Government Digital Service for the provision of SMS services as part of the GOV.UK Notify Service, with the project titled "Firetext Communications Ltd". Classified under IT services, specifically consulting and software development, this contract was valued at £70,000. The contract period ran from 18th January 2016 to 17th January 2017, with the awarding of the contract taking place on 8th January 2016. The tender submissions were due by 14th January 2016, and the relevant delivery locations included the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those experienced in SMS technology or digital communication solutions. Businesses in the industry can leverage their expertise in software development and support to compete for similar contracts, enhancing their growth prospects in public sector engagements. With the awarded contract currently active, it may also lead to insights for future tenders or renewal opportunities for those focused on government contracts.

## Notice

SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8892bd7d-a19e-4695-883e-f6f0e1a4b5e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2016 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2016 - 17 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | HOLBORN |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2B 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8892bd7d-a19e-4695-883e-f6f0e1a4b5e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8892bd7d-a19e-4695-883e-f6f0e1a4b5e0
  2nd February 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b53d3f0-6f3c-476b-bdb6-07e4e1ee2034
  WP1028b Firetext contract - REDACTED

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