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title: "Emergency Comms Platform Request for Information"
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# Emergency Comms Platform Request for Information

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4f6d247-49e7-40a0-a3e0-4b5bc9c3e384

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## Summary

The buying organisation Jisc has initiated a tender process for an "Emergency Comms Platform Request for Information" in the services category. The procurement stage is active with a tender period ending on 21st March 2024 and a contract period spanning from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2026. The procurement is related to communication software packages and electronic message services, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The opportunity is open to businesses worldwide, including the UK and Europe.

This tender from Jisc presents an opportunity for suppliers of emergency communication systems to engage with a procurement process focusing on communication software packages and electronic message services. Businesses specialising in such solutions for business continuity, IT outages, severe weather alerts, and enhanced messaging services would be well-suited to compete. With a contract period extending into 2026, successful suppliers can create long-term partnerships with Jisc to enhance their offerings and grow their business in the communication technology sector.

## Notice

Please note, this is a Prior Information Notice/Request for Information notice and any contract start dates and contract values are yet to be determined. Jisc is keen to understand the marketplace for suppliers who can provide an emergency communication system. We currently have an incumbent platform that sends alerts via email/SMS/mobile app to staff to inform them of business continuity events, facilities issues, IT outages, severe bad weather or travel disruption. It is also used to send alerts to customers regarding any ongoing major incidents. Please read the Request for Information document for full details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/430f01a1-9216-4700-8a63-3e9f700f8233 |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 48510000 - Communication software package
- 64212200 - Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services
- 64216000 - Electronic message and information services
- 64216100 - Electronic message services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2024 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/430f01a1-9216-4700-8a63-3e9f700f8233

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/430f01a1-9216-4700-8a63-3e9f700f8233
  14th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC
  Project can be accessed through this portal. Please see current tender opportunities

## Notice URLs

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

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