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title: "Invitation to tender for emergency communications platform"
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# Invitation to tender for emergency communications platform

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c07301e-9f6b-4f06-bedf-efdd7c763777

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## Summary

Jisc has recently completed the procurement process aimed at acquiring an emergency communications platform. The contract, titled "Invitation to tender for emergency communications platform," falls under the communication software package industry category (CPV: 48510000) and covers multiple geographic regions including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tender process began with a period ending on 13th September 2024, and the contract will run from 26th November 2024 to 25th November 2027. The total value of the contract was £52,278, with a minimum expected value of £31,377. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase, with the official award date being 11th December 2024. Alert media, a large-scale supplier based in Austin, TX, has been selected as the supplier for this contract.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in communication software. The contract offers a substantial value and the potential for international exposure, given its multi-regional scope. Although the suitability criteria indicate that this tender was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust capabilities and experience in delivering mass communication solutions would find this contract beneficial for growth. Companies in the communications technology sector can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and showcase their capabilities in handling large-scale technological requirements for a prominent buyer like Jisc, headquartered in Bristol.

## Notice

Jisc was tendering for a mass communication system. There were 2 main functions that we required. Firstly, this was to deliver internal notifications to staff about facilities, IT, or business continuity issues. Secondly, we needed to distribute external communications to customers..

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8daaf326-a916-466f-bc0d-02483797f74b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2024 - 25 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,278 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | JISC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALERT MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48510000 - Communication software package

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8daaf326-a916-466f-bc0d-02483797f74b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8daaf326-a916-466f-bc0d-02483797f74b
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.jisc.ac.uk

## Provenance

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