Award

Automated Telephony and Chatbot Services

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Oct 2023 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Norwich City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Automated Telephony and Chatbot Services. The procurement process involved a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is 65,805 GBP, with a contract period starting on September 14, 2023, and ending on September 13, 2025, covering services within the Software package and information systems as well as IT services sector. The tender period ended on August 1, 2023, and the procurement was located in the East of England.

This opportunity to provide Telephony and Chatbot services presents a chance for businesses in the IT services sector, especially those involved in software development and consulting, to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this tender. Interested businesses should note that the award has been granted to Inform Communications Limited, and the contract execution is currently underway with the Norwich City Council as the contracting authority.

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Notice Title

Automated Telephony and Chatbot Services

Notice Description

Bespoke automated Telephony services with the optional addition of a Website Searchbot and Live Chat services. Call-off from Lot 2 (Cloud Software) of G-Cloud 13 agreement with Crown Commercial Services (CCS). Direct award is permitted following due dilligence checks by the council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e2fb829-81d0-45a9-b036-55bcf6a18fdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/860756b3-6311-4cd3-9360-73c46435d022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,805 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,805 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2023 - 13 Sep 2025 2-3 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
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@norwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFORM COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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