Tender

Enhanced customer service training

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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Tender

26 Apr 2019 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service is seeking two training providers for an initiative focused on enhanced customer service training, particularly in call handling. This tender is classified under the industry category of education and training services and is part of an open procurement process. The submission deadline for bids is set for 16 May 2019, and the training sessions will take place in London and Coventry. The contract, valued at £200,000, is expected to commence on 17 June 2019 and will run until 31 May 2021.

This opportunity presents a significant prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in training services. Businesses with expertise in personal development and training programme services, particularly those experienced in customer service training, will find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement process could help these organisations expand their clientele and enhance their service offerings through a contract with a prominent public service organisation.

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Notice Title

Enhanced customer service training

Notice Description

The Financial Ombudsman Service has a requirement for 2 training providers to support the delivery of enhanced customer service training initiatives. The primary focus will be for call handling training; with further requirements for other customer service related training e.g. persuading and influencing. These events may be delivered as standalone workshops, or part of a development programme at our London and Coventry locations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21f8c9ce-bdf7-4147-b2f7-ea0975a67ebc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ba883e2-2630-471b-9f41-afefaf1cc833
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jun 2019 - 31 May 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@financial-ombudsman.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 9SR
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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