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Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) Response Communications

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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01 Mar 2021 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for an Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) Response Communications system, aimed at enhancing customer service through advanced voice technology. This project, valued at £47,800, falls under the services sector and was conducted using a limited procurement method via competitive quotation. The contract period commenced on 21st May 2020 and is set to conclude on 20th May 2021. The location of the contracting authority is Sheffield, England, with associated delivery addresses including various regions within the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in voice recognition technology and service implementations. Companies that offer customer-centric technology solutions, particularly those that are SMEs, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. By engaging in such procurements, these businesses can leverage their expertise to secure valuable government contracts that not only enhance their portfolio but also contribute to their growth and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) Response Communications

Notice Description

The implementation of a customer centric Interactive Voice Response (IVR) process to support the service. This will utilise natural speech technology to predict caller intent and route calls to the most relevant self-service platform to ensure customer assurance, reduce call abandonment and reduce call duplication.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a983c5f-ef40-4eed-81d2-718f33d5be18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b3af6e-9c2e-41a7-9bed-76b775482c42
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48314000 - Voice recognition software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2020 - 20 May 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAZARU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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