---
title: "Award of Web Based SMS Text Messaging Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000474106"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000474106.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)"
published: "2017-02-02"
---

# Award of Web Based SMS Text Messaging Service

Buyer: SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000474106

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate) which is seeking to award a contract for a Web Based SMS Text Messaging Service. This service, estimated to handle approximately 5,400 text messages monthly, spans a total of up to seven years with an initial contract term of three years and potential extensions of two additional years. The tender period commenced on 1st February 2017 and ended on 31st January 2020, classified under the services category with a monetary value of £24,336. The awarding date is set for the process on 2nd February 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in Information Communication Technology, particularly those providing SMS services. Suppliers capable of delivering reliable messaging solutions that can efficiently manage and process high-volume text communications will find this procurement advantageous. It is particularly suitable for companies looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector, as the contract is intended for an organisation that prioritises quality and dependable communication solutions.

## Notice

Web Based SMS Text Messaging Service - approx monthly text messages 5400 - contract for up to 7 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271691 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,336 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE) |
| Additional buyers | ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED; BARRHEAD HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; FALKIRK COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION; HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND; J K & C BONE; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NHS LANARKSHIRE; NHS LOTHIAN; NHS SHETLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH NATIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; STIRLING COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; WILLIAMSBURGH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 7AU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 71 |
| Supplier names | A M PHILLIP TRUCKTECH; AQ; ARCO; ASA RECRUITMENT; AURION LEARNING; AVM IMPACT; BANNER; BRIGHTWORK; CACTUS ID; CAPITA SOFTWARE SERVICES; CCG (SCOTLAND; CISION; CITROEN; CITY BUILDING (CONTRACTS; CIVIC COMPUTING; CLOUDFIRE SERVICES; COMPUTACENTER; CONCEPT PERSONNEL; CRAIGMARLOCH NURSERIES; CRB SOLUTIONS; CSA WAVERLEY; DAF TRUCKS; DALTON METALS RECYCLING; DAWSONRENTALS SWEEPERS A DIVISION OF DAWSONRENTALS MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT; DENNIS EAGLE; DOVETAIL ENTERPRISES (1993; EKOS; FPSG CONNECT; GARDEN MACHINERY AND SMALL ENGINE SERVICES; GLENCRAFT (ABERDEEN; GREEN GARDEN; HARVEY NASH; HAYS PUBLIC SERVICES; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HEIL FARID EUROPEAN; INTEGRATED WATER SERVICES; INTRINSIC TECHNOLOGY; J. A. JONES AND SONS (CHURCHTOWN; JAMES BRECK; JAMES NORMAND & SON; JS HARVIE; KEVAN BROWN; L&D PLUMBING & SERVICES; LAKEHOUSE; LANGSTANE; LOCKIT SAFE; LUBBE & SONS (BULBS; MERCEDES-BENZ COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ABERDEEN; MICHAEL LUPTON ASSOCIATES; MOTT MACDONALD; MURCHIE SAND & GRAVEL; MWUK LTD T/A YAFFY; NISSAN MOTORS GB (LTD; NORSCOT TRUCK AND VAN; OLM SYSTEMS; OMICRON NORTH; OPEX; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; PDG CONSULTING; PENTLAND PLANTS; PERTEMPS; PITNEY BOWES; RYDEN; SCOTPLANTS; SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES; SSUK; TACTREE; TECHNOGYM; TURNER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT; WATSON ASSOCIATES; WESSEX POWER TECHNOLOGY |

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2017 at 14:24 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271691

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- http://www.acha.co.uk
- http://www.careinspectorate.com
- http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/
- http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.hanover.scot
- http://www.nhsggc.org.uk/
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotblood.co.uk/
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.shb.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- http://www.sssc.uk.com
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk/procurement
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities

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