---
title: "SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d6352bd-cbb0-49dd-88f2-1d4d03c30089"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE"
published: "2024-03-18"
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# SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d6352bd-cbb0-49dd-88f2-1d4d03c30089

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service has completed a tender for the SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify. This procurement falls under the services industry category, with a contract value of £38,681,500. The buying organisation is located in London and the procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 6th March 2023, and the contract period starts on 1st April 2023, ending on 31st March 2025.

This tender by the Government Digital Service creates opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the IT services sector. Companies offering consulting, software development, and internet support services would be well-suited to compete. The contract duration and substantial value provide a stable and potentially lucrative opportunity for growth and collaboration within the UK public sector digital communications space.

## Notice

GOV.UK Notify is a multi-channel digital communications platform that UK public sector service teams can use to send emails, text messages, and letters to users of their service. These messages will typically be status updates, requests for action, receipts of applications or supporting information, and reminders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5ccc441-cc49-41ba-8d18-875911d385a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,681,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,681,500 |
| 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

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2024 at 19:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5ccc441-cc49-41ba-8d18-875911d385a6
- 26 Apr 2023 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5ccc441-cc49-41ba-8d18-875911d385a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5ccc441-cc49-41ba-8d18-875911d385a6
  18th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ffc5a577-631d-49bf-9e72-c86defed48b1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/544a6c67-c44c-4a96-9712-bd5578481897
  Time-only extension: Contract extended to 31 March 2025 (Variation attached)

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