Published date: 10 April 2020

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 7 May 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Short Message Service (SMS) services - 64212100

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£40,000 to £60,000

Procurement reference

MT219285

Published date

10 April 2020

Closing date

7 May 2020

Contract start date

26 June 2020

Contract end date

23 June 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Connexus has need of an SMS service to be connected to our systems. This will enable holistic communications for staff and for tenants, for example:
* Updates for staff and for tenants (news, alerts etc).
* Welcome / induction texts for staff and for tenants.
* Reminders (appointments, meetings, training, sick note expiry).
* Office closure information.
The successful bidder will need to explain how the service will link with current systems. Significant examples include:
* Civica CX
* Cascade (HR)
* Orchard
The ability to respond to some messages will be important.
The contract is to run for three years from June 2020 - June 2023.


More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Neil Bebbington

Address

The Gateway
The Auction Yard
Craven Arms
SY7 9BW

England

Telephone

+44 7807797556

Email

neil.bebbington@connexus-group.co.uk

Website

http://www.connexus-group.co.uk