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The Provision of Resource Augmentation Services for UC Administration

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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18 Jun 2020 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions published a contract titled "The Provision of Resource Augmentation Services for UC Administration" on 18 June 2020. This contract falls under the call centre services category, aiming to provide telephony helpline services to assist customers with inquiries related to Universal Credit. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 21 April 2020 and is set to conclude on 6 October 2020, with the tender submission deadline having been 20 April 2020.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses in the call centre sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive telephony services. Companies with expertise in handling customer inquiries, particularly in social services or financial sectors, would be well-suited to engage with this contract. As the awarded contract has a substantial value of £34,548,126, there is potential for business growth and expansion for organisations that can meet the specific needs outlined by the buying authority.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Resource Augmentation Services for UC Administration

Notice Description

Awarded Contract Notice for the provision of telephony helpline services to provide customers with information about Universal Credit particularly focusing on payments, earning, how to claim, health & complex needs and appointments. Additional information: Redacted Contract document attached

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4be55887-24c3-4b40-b621-f3e64538c884
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6792c944-ac03-4aeb-a56f-bf565efc8e46
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
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

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,291,201 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,548,126 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2020 - 6 Oct 2020 1-6 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 WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

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