Award

Out of Hours Call Service

ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT

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Award

18 Oct 2023 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for an "Out of Hours Call Service" has been awarded by ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT in the Telecommunications services category. The procurement method used was "Other - 3 Quotes". The tender had a value of £12,000 and was completed with a contract period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The procurement was targeted at SMEs and took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for companies offering call answering services in the telecommunications sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the procurement's focus on SMEs. Businesses located in the South East region can benefit from this contract to expand their service offerings and customer base. The contract awarded to THE ANSWERING SERVICE LIMITED presents a chance for similar enterprises to seek contracts and partnerships in the region.

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Notice Title

Out of Hours Call Service

Notice Description

The council require an external out of hours call answering service to help signpost callers with immediate help and support. Also, to give information when the council offices are closed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c4be4c4-93a9-4490-a4e3-0fc938f9e02e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ec31e2-8850-4dd7-994a-5ef0a2f5d9fc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - 3 Quotes
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT
Contact Name
John Patrick
Contact Email
procurement@stalbans.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01727819306

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ANSWERING SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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