How to win: SMS Provider(s) for GOV.UK Notify - Early Market Engagement

About this contract

The Government Digital Service (GDS), part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), is conducting Early Market Engagement (EME) to research the potential supplier landscape and capabilities for the provision of SMS and RCS Business Messaging (RBM) services via GOV.UK Notify. GOV.UK Notify facilitates digital communications (SMS, email, and post) for over 1,700 public sector organisations. This EME is for market research purposes only to assist the Authority in determining its future strategy. Please note that should a procurement exercise be undertaken, only suppliers that complete a full response to this EME will be considered for inclusion in any subsequent tender process.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for public sector work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar public sector contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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