--- title: "Group messaging framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d681" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d681" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d681.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d681.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "JISC" published: "2026-05-07" --- # Group messaging framework Buyer: JISC Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d681 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d681) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d681.json) ## Summary The current procurement process, led by Jisc, a public authority operating under sub-central government in the United Kingdom, concerns a "Group Messaging Framework". It falls within the industry category of Short Message Service (SMS) services and is geographically focused across the UK. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement aims to establish a framework of SMS suppliers accessible to educational and research bodies connected with the Janet network. Jisc plans to appoint suppliers via an open procurement procedure, starting October 2026 and concluding by the end of September 2030. As this initiative is still in its planning phase, Jisc has stressed that published dates and values are provisional. A future notice about this tender is expected by 31st May 2026, highlighting the project's transparency and their advance market awareness efforts. This procurement initiative presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those capable of providing innovative SMS messaging services and platforms that can integrate with modern communication technologies like Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, and Slack. By entering this framework, suppliers gain access to clients within the extensive Janet network, allowing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their client base and service offerings. Businesses skilled in SMS infrastructures, capable of supporting continuous operation and maintenance, will find this tender suited to their strengths, offering versatility in communication solutions to a sector eager to evolve its messaging capabilities. ## Notice Jisc operate a UK-wide SMS (text messaging) service designed primarily for universities, colleges, and other education and research organisations connected to the Janet network. The service is a framework of approved SMS suppliers that Janet-connected customers can access source a supplier to buy and run messaging services. The core purpose of the service is to enable operators at each user organisation to manipulate text messages and send them to designated users. The service must provide the ability for authorised administrators at each organisation to manage operator accounts, including their creation and deletion. Appointment to the framework will be via a competitive PA23 procurement procedure. * This notice is issued for transparency and advance market awareness only. It does not constitute the commencement of a procurement process, an invitation to tender, or a commitment by Jisc to procure any goods, services, or works. * Any contract values stated in this notice are indicative only and subject to change. Final values may differ materially depending on funding availability, scope refinement, and internal approvals. * All dates and timelines included in this notice are provisional and subject to change at the discretion of Jisc. They should be treated as indicative only. No reliance should be placed on these dates for business or resource planning. Jisc reserves the right to exercise any extension options permitted under existing contractual or framework arrangements, which may impact or delay the future procurement activity referenced in this notice. * The scope of the potential procurement described is indicative only and may be amended, expanded, reduced, or withdrawn entirely prior to any formal procurement process. Any reference to potential re procurement is indicative only and does not represent a commitment to re tender existing arrangements or to replace any current supplier. Jisc will assess the possible use of existing frameworks as a route to market, opposed to a new procurement process. * Any future procurement is subject to internal approvals, governance processes, and the availability of funding. While Jisc has taken reasonable care in preparing this notice, it does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. * To ensure fairness and transparency, suppliers are asked not to contact Jisc or submit expressions of interest in relation to this notice. Any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and advertised via Jisc's e-procurement systems. Suppliers should ensure they are registered on the Jisc portal: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99513&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042118-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services ## Release History - 7 May 2026 at 15:18 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042118-2026 - 29 Oct 2025 at 15:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069485-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042118-2026 7th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069485-2025 29th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.jisc.ac.uk/ - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99513&B= - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC - https://www.jisc.ac.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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