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Award Contract: Contact Centre Services

THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES

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19 Apr 2021 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Charity Commission for England and Wales has awarded a contract for "Contact Centre Services" through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £42,000, will provide services to contact approximately 20,000 charities that have not completed their annual return. The contract period commenced on 17th March 2021 and will conclude on 31st March 2022. This procurement falls under the services category, with the project initially set to be completed by 31st March 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in call centre operations, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of efficiently managing large volumes of calls and maintaining high levels of customer service would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in such procurement processes can foster growth by establishing long-term partnerships with public sector bodies like the Charity Commission.

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Notice Title

Award Contract: Contact Centre Services

Notice Description

Contract awarded via CCS Contact Centre Framework for a supplier to contact aprox 20,000 Charities who have not completed their annual return. The initial project will be completed by 31st March 2021 and further work maybe requested during the contract term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fa84ca0-768c-4989-84c4-fd8a55f585ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926c75f2-0d92-42c7-ae09-7b8090a9e412
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Contact Name
Anthony Roberts
Contact Email
anthony.roberts@charitycommission.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03000651559

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7YK
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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