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title: "Desktop Text Messaging Services for BC/DR Purposes"
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# Desktop Text Messaging Services for BC/DR Purposes

Buyer: NS&I  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2c092cc-f064-46cd-a4bb-454e76a362a6

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## Summary

The National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has awarded a contract to PageOne Communications Limited for the provision of Desktop Text Messaging Services for Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Purposes. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 17th November 2022, with the contract period scheduled from 30th November 2022 to 29th November 2027. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is classified as telecommunications services.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the telecommunications services sector to provide essential messaging solutions to support business continuity and disaster recovery efforts. Companies offering secure, encrypted messaging services with features like group creation, 24/7 availability, web-based interfaces, and message delivery confirmation are well-suited to compete. The contract location is based in London, United Kingdom, with the buying organisation NS&I based at Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT.

## Notice

A text messaging solution to communicate with colleagues in the event of an actual or pend-ing disruption. The successful supplier should provide the following services including, but not limited to: Secure, encrypted method of sending messages Ability to create multiple groups (at least ten required) Service available 24 hours, seven days a week Ideally web-based, with no software to install Easy to use user interface Ability to send messages to predefined groups or user defined groups Confirmation of message delivery Voice message broadcasting function specific to predefined groups Telephone support available when required Secure online address book

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7cc63cf-dd25-4538-b4d1-091e5363e641 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2022 - 29 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NS&I |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2022 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7cc63cf-dd25-4538-b4d1-091e5363e641

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7cc63cf-dd25-4538-b4d1-091e5363e641
  23rd December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://app.panacea-software.com/nsandi/
  Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal)

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