Award

Front Office Counter Services 2

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 Dec 2023 at 08:47

TenderAmendment

13 Jun 2023 at 09:29

Tender

31 May 2023 at 09:55

Planning

27 Jul 2022 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has initiated a tender process for the provision of Front Office Counter Services 2. The service entails face-to-face customer transactions across UK outlets, including paper-based document processing, digital services, biometric ID issuance, and secure document handling. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period is from November 2023 to November 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses seeking to offer front office counter services to various UK public sector bodies. Companies well-suited to compete should be proficient in delivering secure and efficient customer service solutions. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with a focus on supporting government services through secure document handling and ID verification.

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Notice Title

Front Office Counter Services 2

Notice Description

The contracting authority was seeking a provider of a "Front Office" counterbased service to undertake a number of face-to-face customer service transactions at a national network of outlets throughout the UK. Transactions would have included, although not be limited to the following (the below are given for indicative purposes only): * completing or verifying paper-based documents such as passport applications and driving licences * digitally assisted service including support for citizens applying for government services using electronic devices (i.e. tablets) - Issuing government documentation/biometric ID's, following validation of identity and application forms. - the checking of paper application forms and the submission of supporting documents - buying or topping up travel cards - updating Government databases with changes to citizen records * basic application check, collection of fee, and onward secure transmission of completed application * verification of applicant identity then, if appropriate, processing applicant Customer Payment * processing of document application transactions requiring Biometric Image Collection * verification of authenticity of secure documents * secure Transportation of Original Documents of Value as part of application processes * secure Return of Documents to the Issuing Authority Agency * secure central storage and distribution of high value documents to the contractor's outlets * secure storage of official documentation and supporting documents for customer collection - Digital transmission of data to issuing authority, with provision for exceptions to be handled manually (e.g. manual paper transactions). The intention was to permit the staff and / or technical infrastructure developed for this Framework Agreement to be used for other service delivery, subject to there being appropriate safeguards in respect of security, encryption, access rights and deliverability to ensure the services delivered under this Framework. Additional information: The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service issued a contract notice on 31 May 2023 (Ref: 2023/S 000-015345) to procure the provision of Front Office Counter Services 2. Crown Commercial Service has taken the decision not to proceed with the procurement as no suitable tenders were received.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18cd6052-ec7d-4964-99f3-6634bd5c91dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d28aed2-01e9-4f25-b4f7-dbd43c7c1b3d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

72310000 - Data-processing services

72510000 - Computer-related management services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

79131000 - Documentation services

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79310000 - Market research services

79710000 - Security services

79821100 - Proofreading services

79940000 - Collection agency services

79961000 - Photographic services

79991000 - Stock-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
22 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2023 - 27 Nov 2027 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NO CONTRACTS HAVE BEEN AWARDED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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