--- title: "109099 - Revenues Smart Text Payment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dcad97e0-8f41-4c72-a283-3d5f65f985c2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dcad97e0-8f41-4c72-a283-3d5f65f985c2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dcad97e0-8f41-4c72-a283-3d5f65f985c2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dcad97e0-8f41-4c72-a283-3d5f65f985c2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-08" --- # 109099 - Revenues Smart Text Payment Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcad97e0-8f41-4c72-a283-3d5f65f985c2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dcad97e0-8f41-4c72-a283-3d5f65f985c2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dcad97e0-8f41-4c72-a283-3d5f65f985c2.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking a supplier for the 'Revenues Smart Text Payment' service, aimed at automating communication with citizens regarding council tax payments. The contract, which falls under the category of Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services, will commence on 8th July 2021 and run for a duration of one year, with a possible annual extension based on performance. Potential suppliers must register on Birmingham's free-to-use e-tendering system (In-tend) to express interest, with the submission deadline for quotations set for noon on 18th June 2021. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic messaging and automation services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the technical requirements of the project. Firms with experience in SMS and multimedia message services, as well as those able to provide user-friendly self-service solutions, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which not only supports local governance but also promotes innovation in citizen engagement and payment processes. ## Notice Birmingham City Council requires a supplier for the provision of smart text automation to citizens who are behind with their council tax payments. This must also include a self-serve means for the citizen to provide payment via a payment link contained within the message. This contract will be for a period of 1 year, with an additional 1-year extension, commencing 8.07.2021 until 07.07.2023 The contract will be renewed on an annual basis depending on previous performance including the ability of the provider to deliver all orders on time. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 18th June 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08017e3f-aea4-4033-8acb-973ef0966b7c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jul 2021 - 7 Jul 2023 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services - 64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services - 64216000 - Electronic message and information services - 64216100 - Electronic message services ## Release History - 8 Jun 2021 at 15:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08017e3f-aea4-4033-8acb-973ef0966b7c - 7 Jun 2021 at 10:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08017e3f-aea4-4033-8acb-973ef0966b7c - 12 May 2021 at 17:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08017e3f-aea4-4033-8acb-973ef0966b7c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08017e3f-aea4-4033-8acb-973ef0966b7c 8th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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