Planning

Digital Service Desk - Department for Work and Pensions

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Mar 2018 at 13:42

Planning

26 Mar 2018 at 13:23

Planning

26 Mar 2018 at 13:19

Planning

26 Mar 2018 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Digital Service Desk." This procurement process, identified by the unique identifier ocds-b5fd17-202201eb-5616-41c7-bc62-13a62da88108, is aimed at exploring options for the future delivery of digital support services. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 26th June 2018, and responses are invited until 12th April 2018. The scope of services is classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a detailed focus on system and support services, as well as helpdesk and support services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in digital service provision, particularly those that specialise in helpdesk solutions, IT support, and related services. Companies that can leverage advanced telephony, chat, and portal channels to enhance user experience will be particularly suited to compete. There is an emphasis on innovative and user-centric solutions that maximise operational performance and user satisfaction, making this an attractive opportunity for providers capable of integrating modern technology into their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Digital Service Desk - Department for Work and Pensions

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering options for the future delivery of its Digital Service Desk and is inviting Digital Service Desk providers to complete a Request for Information (RFI). DWP's vision for the Digital Service Desk is: - Innovative Digital Service Desk which encompasses blended support of advanced telephony, portal and chat channels, exploiting the use of these channels where possible - Providing a user-centric service that provides the optimum end-user experience, with user satisfaction measured by automated surveys and metrics - Supports DWP's strategic objective of maximising operational performance and eliminating service downtime - Maximises the level of first point of contact resolution - Provides high levels of engagement and collaboration with other suppliers and resolver groups to optimise the user experience - Builds end user capability and proactively markets, monitors and encourages take-up of end user self-help capability - Secure service that protects our people, customers, information and physical assets - Integrates seamlessly with the existing DWP in-house functions and tooling to provide the optimum service to end users - A flexible service that can respond and adapt to a constantly changing technological landscape This RFI relates solely to the Digital Service Desk, the contract for which is currently due to expire August 2019. DWP has previously brought the Service Integration function in-house and sourced an integrated IT Service Management (ITSM) toolset, ServiceNow, which is in place. The Digital Service Desk forms part of DWP's User Support Services, providing IT support to 90,000 users in 800 locations. The Digital Service currently handles circa 355,000 telephony contacts and 195,000 portal contacts per annum. First contact resolution and shift left are at the core of the Department's user support strategy. Responses to the Request for Information will help us to gauge the level of interest from potential suppliers and understand the capabilities and innovations within the marketplace to deliver our vision for the Digital Service Desk. Responses received will also help inform the Department's future sourcing strategy and thinking. Please note: This exercise is not part of any pre-qualification, selection process or bid evaluation. Publication or response does not commit the Department for Work and Pensions or respondents to any award of contracts or to any future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. The Department for Work and Pensions will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. Please apply to the buyer for the Request for Information document. Please submit your responses to the Request for Information by Thursday 12th April 2018.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-202201eb-5616-41c7-bc62-13a62da88108
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/651a32c7-cabd-412c-a37e-2558e8e82909
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72250000 - System and support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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