---
title: "SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e06ee34-6c8a-4b2b-905a-8539a00bf029"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE"
published: "2022-07-14"
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# SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e06ee34-6c8a-4b2b-905a-8539a00bf029

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service is seeking a provider for the "SMS Provider for GOV.UK Notify" contract, which falls within the IT services sector, specifically consulting and software development. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £20,837,750. The contract duration commenced on 1st July 2022 and will conclude on 31st March 2023. The tender period closed on 11th May 2022, and all communications related to this contract are associated with the postcode E18QS in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in digital communications and IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, as the procurement process has been tailored to encourage their participation. Businesses that offer innovative solutions in digital platform services or have experience with public sector communication tools would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities in this sector.

## 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/6fb308e8-938a-46c1-a3fb-d205788123d8 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,837,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,837,750 |
| 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

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2022 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb308e8-938a-46c1-a3fb-d205788123d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb308e8-938a-46c1-a3fb-d205788123d8
  14th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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