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title: "DWP Short Messaging Service"
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# DWP Short Messaging Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ed7ff4f-3840-4033-a3d3-24a6f2b985d6

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract for the "DWP Short Messaging Service" to provide Short Message Service (SMS) capabilities, with a total value of £840,000. This procurement process was initiated using a limited method, without prior publication of a contract notice. The procurement period concluded on 29th November 2017, and the contract period is set from 1st December 2017 to 30th November 2018. The services will be accessible across various delivery addresses, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in communication technologies, particularly those with expertise in SMS applications and API integrations. Companies well-suited to compete should have the capacity to deliver high-quality digital services and be familiar with government procurement processes. Engaging in this contract could enhance their market presence and establish long-term relationships with governmental agencies.

## Notice

This Contract will provide Short Message Services (SMS) which will enable the DWP to send and receive text messaging communication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b62fb9-12db-4ca3-9bab-ae37ff921bb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £840,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £840,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2017 at 09:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b62fb9-12db-4ca3-9bab-ae37ff921bb3
- 8 Dec 2017 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b62fb9-12db-4ca3-9bab-ae37ff921bb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b62fb9-12db-4ca3-9bab-ae37ff921bb3
  8th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0dbc678-c4cd-494c-ba9b-7ec32ded5aa0
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbb0733b-2112-480d-aad0-577eece39674
  n/a

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