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title: "IT Text Messaging Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4162db9-a06a-4369-a64f-560858076014"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT"
published: "2018-12-19"
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# IT Text Messaging Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4162db9-a06a-4369-a64f-560858076014

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## Summary

The Department of Transport has successfully completed a procurement process for an "IT Text Messaging Service" aimed at providing an SMS text system to alert ETHOS and other IT system failures, replacing the existing web-based bulk text messaging service. This contract, classified under software programming and consultancy services, was valued at £55,000 and was initiated through a direct procurement method involving a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 2nd May 2018, and the contract commenced on 7th May 2018, running until 6th May 2021, with the organisation based in London, England, and services delivered in Wales.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in software solutions and messaging services, to expand their business portfolio. Companies that excel in developing and implementing SMS technologies or offering consultancy services tailored to IT communications would be well-positioned to engage in similar future opportunities. The successful supplier, DVLA, demonstrates the potential for large-scale entities to collaborate on projects of this nature, highlighting the importance of experienced service providers in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Provision of SMS text system to alert ETHOS and other IT system failures to replace existing web based bulk text messaging service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c414a667-0f50-43b9-8d2b-2af1ae43cfcd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2018 - 6 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DVLA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2018 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c414a667-0f50-43b9-8d2b-2af1ae43cfcd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c414a667-0f50-43b9-8d2b-2af1ae43cfcd
  19th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ef919eb-51ee-4209-a624-bbbdeed21237
  Award Letter

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