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title: "SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify - Early Market Engagement"
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# SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify - Early Market Engagement

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7a91e62-2f85-4b0f-b639-fc07ff9d1ce6

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service (GDS) is initiating an Early Market Engagement (EME) process related to SMS and RCS Business Messaging (RBM) services for GOV.UK Notify. This planning stage procurement is classified under Telecommunications network and IT services, encompassing regions such as North West, London, and South West England. The engagement, titled "SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify - Early Market Engagement," aims to explore the potential supplier landscape. The EME will conclude with an engagement end date set for 13th July 2026. The GDS, part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, is headquartered in London and is the key buying organisation for this public sector digital communications initiative.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are considered suitable for the engagement. By participating in this market research-oriented engagement, businesses can potentially influence the development of future procurement strategies and position themselves for inclusion in subsequent tender processes. The initiative facilitates digital communications for over 1,700 public sector organisations, offering a substantial opportunity for growth to businesses capable of delivering reliable messaging services.

## Notice

The Government Digital Service (GDS), part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), is conducting Early Market Engagement (EME) to research the potential supplier landscape and capabilities for the provision of SMS and RCS Business Messaging (RBM) services via GOV.UK Notify. GOV.UK Notify facilitates digital communications (SMS, email, and post) for over 1,700 public sector organisations. This EME is for market research purposes only to assist the Authority in determining its future strategy. Please note that should a procurement exercise be undertaken, only suppliers that complete a full response to this EME will be considered for inclusion in any subsequent tender process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484564ca-28ee-4f67-b410-3c3bb33c8542 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 10:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484564ca-28ee-4f67-b410-3c3bb33c8542

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/484564ca-28ee-4f67-b410-3c3bb33c8542
  23rd June 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7962e2d6-e976-43ff-b374-79062f20011d
  Early Market Engagement - WP2329 GOV.UK Notify SMS

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