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title: "DWP Short Messaging Service (SMS)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb95b5b4-d904-4e9e-a9ac-998e1f092782"
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# DWP Short Messaging Service (SMS)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb95b5b4-d904-4e9e-a9ac-998e1f092782

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "DWP Short Messaging Service (SMS)" was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions, focusing on IT services such as consulting and software development. The contract, valued at £2,316,000, covers the provision of an SMS service via an API and web interface. The contract period commenced on 13th January 2022 and will run until 12th April 2022. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender was completed on 7th January 2022. The scope of delivery includes various locations including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and communication technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract suitability supports SME involvement. Companies that have the capacity to provide SMS service solutions and can adapt to both system-to-system and manual interfaces would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

Contract will provide an SMS service which will enable contact through text messaging. This is delivered via an API (system to system) and Web (manual) interface.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fae09a5e-48b7-4b06-a9cf-e959ad2cd2ed |
| 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 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2022 - 12 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,316,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,516,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REACH DATA |

## 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 Jan 2022 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fae09a5e-48b7-4b06-a9cf-e959ad2cd2ed
- 6 May 2021 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e430b10-85b7-4200-871c-88521b9a61a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fae09a5e-48b7-4b06-a9cf-e959ad2cd2ed
  14th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e430b10-85b7-4200-871c-88521b9a61a6
  6th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d34d589-115f-4a5d-ac70-c4d2463208c4
  SMS Messaging Service Contract for publishing

## Provenance

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