Planning

Provision of a Call Handling and Distribution Service

CPS

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Planning

24 Aug 2022 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is planning the procurement process for the "Provision of a Call Handling and Distribution Service" under a tender initiation. The contract entails providing a telephone call handling and distribution system for police forces, with an upcoming engagement end date set for 2nd September 2022. The service falls under the Information technology services industry category, with the CPS located at 102 Petty France, London, SW1H 9EA, England. The CPS aims to implement a flexible platform to manage call waiting lists, call allocations, and offer full status reports for staff by 2023, as well as facilitate calls through Microsoft Teams.

This tender by the CPS presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to engage in providing technology services for call handling and distribution to law enforcement agencies. Businesses with expertise in information technology and communication services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The engagement notice published on Contracts Finder outlines the requirements for the system, detailing the need for seamless call management functionalities and integration with Microsoft Teams. The tender process is in the planning stage, offering potential growth prospects for businesses specializing in innovative telecommunication solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Call Handling and Distribution Service

Notice Description

The CPS is seeking to procure a telephone call handling and distribution system that will enable police forces (and other investigative authorities) to call a single number and be put through to a member of CPS Direct staff, who will triage the call. Currently the CPS Direct team receive an average of 6,000 calls per month. The contract for the current call handling and distribution system is coming to an end in 2023, and CPS would like to procure a flexible platform that will enable call waiting lists, call allocations and full status reports for staff, as well as enabling calls to be passed to users via Microsoft Teams (as the telephony system used by the CPS). Please refer to the attached document for further information on this early engagement opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30d126ff-cb35-49f8-aaf7-054168ac3a0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a0a345d-8a97-4dea-884a-ed8fab78d98c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CPS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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