---
title: "Emergency Comms Platform Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043a28"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "JISC"
published: "2024-02-14"
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# Emergency Comms Platform Request for Information

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043a28

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process involves a tender issued by Jisc for an Emergency Communications Platform. The procurement stage is currently at the planning and tender stage. The title of the tender is "Emergency Comms Platform Request for Information" in the services category. The deadline for submission is 21st March 2024. Jisc, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation. The procurement method is selective using a restricted procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialized in electronic message and information services to provide an emergency communication system. Companies offering communication software packages, enhanced messaging services, and electronic message services are well-suited to compete. The location of the procurement is in the UK, and interested suppliers can submit their proposals electronically or in writing by the specified deadline.

## 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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004969-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, 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 | 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 15:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004969-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=78348&B=JISC
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/87175
- https://www.jisc.ac.uk

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