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Out of Hours Future Operating Model

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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15 Aug 2024 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest has completed a procurement process titled "Out of Hours Future Operating Model," aimed at acquiring telephone-answering services under a service agreement with Capita Business Services. This procurement falls under the industry category of telephone-answering services and will be executed within England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via direct award and has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £176,000, commenced on 8th July 2024 and will run through to 30th September 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large-scale businesses in the customer call-handling service industry to expand their operations and secure substantial, long-term contracts. However, it may be less suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, given the scale and specific requirements. Companies with established credibility and capacity to handle extensive out-of-hours communication for local government bodies will find this contract particularly advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Title

Out of Hours Future Operating Model

Notice Description

Service agreement with Capita Business Services for Out of Hours Customer Call Handling Services, under the overarching agreement between London Borough of Ealing and Capital Business Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f1c7247-7d3f-4dab-80e4-3fa2608833bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/533315e4-0fbe-4888-b264-f9cac614fb50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79510000 - Telephone-answering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£176,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£176,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
Georgina Asumadu
Contact Email
georgina.asumadu@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2084963000

Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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