Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcf-cf72-730f-ba34-6637c1ec4eb6/group-messaging-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Group messaging framework [JISC](https://tendernation.io/buyers/jisc) Estimated value Not stated Published 31 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 25 Aug 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Jisc Services Limited, a subsidiary of Jisc is the Contracting Authority. This document is the Invitation to tender (ITT) for Group messaging framework. Jisc Services Limited (JSL) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework to provide an SMS service for the Jisc community for a period of four (4) years commencing in October 2026. The framework provides a centrally hosted SMS group messaging platform that enables Customers to send messages to individuals or groups through a secure web-based portal and associated APIs. Typical use cases include emergency and business continuity notifications, student and learner communications, attendance and welfare alerts, timetable and course updates, appointment reminders, operational notifications, and other time-sensitive communications. Suppliers may also offer additional communication channels, integrations, and automation capabilities alongside the core SMS service. The service is primarily intended for the UK education, research and public sector communities and must be capable of supporting Customers ranging from individual schools and colleges to large universities, research organisations and public bodies. ## CPV classification Short Message Service (SMS) services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05d681-2026-07-31T18:32:16+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05d681-2026-07-31T18:32:16+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileJISC: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/jisc)[SectorMore Postal & telecoms services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/postal-telecoms-services) ## More tenders like this [Post Office Branch - Eastfield Side Post Office Limited 12 days left 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-113b-707b-bbfc-9beab9c89fbd/post-office-branch-eastfield-side)[Post Office Branch - Edisford Road Post Office Limited 12 days left 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-11fb-732c-93ee-9147c6085991/post-office-branch-edisford-road)[Post Office Branch - Calllow End Post Office Limited 42 days left 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-1263-702f-854c-931ed0de61f4/post-office-branch-calllow-end)[Post Office Branch - Stonehaven Post Office Limited 83 days left 6 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-128f-706f-94e2-b1d33db0d977/post-office-branch-stonehaven)[Post Office Branch - Three Bridges Road Post Office Limited 14 days left 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-328c-71ed-96ae-35448fd284f3/post-office-branch-three-bridges-road)[Post Office Branch - Ruabon Post Office Limited 92 days left 15 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3431-71aa-b54d-ce43aa39844c/post-office-branch-ruabon)