---
title: "Text Messaging Platform"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000737037"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000737037.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-06"
---

# Text Messaging Platform

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000737037

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## Summary

The Renfrewshire Council awarded a contract for a Text Messaging Platform. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement process was completed, and the Council made a direct award to Community Brands (Groupcall ltd) under the Crown Commercial Services GCloud13 framework. The total contract value is £148,000. The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive, and the contract was signed on June 12, 2023.

This tender for a Text Messaging Platform awarded by Renfrewshire Council presents opportunities for businesses in the services industry. Companies that offer text messaging services and are able to operate within the parameters of the Crown Commercial Services GCloud13 framework may find this tender suitable for their expertise. The direct award approach used by the council emphasizes the importance of meeting the specified service requirements, providing a streamlined opportunity for businesses to secure contracts in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

Contract award notice for Text Messaging Service utilising Crown Commercial Services GCloud13 framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The award of a Call Off Contract for a Text Messaging Platform under the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement RM1557.13 to GROUPCALL LIMITED in accordance with the Call Off Contract award process under this Framework.

### Procurement Information

The offering by GROUPCALL LIMITED was identified by council officers as meeting the services required in the Council's statement of requirements therefore the council is able to progress to make a direct award under the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement RM1557.13

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483150 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £148,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY BRANDS (GROUPCALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483150

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483150
  Text Messaging Platform - Contract award notice for Text Messaging Service utilising Crown Commercial Services GCloud13 framework.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000737037

## Provenance

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