Tender

Out of Hours Call Handling & Telecare Alarm Monitoring Services

FREEBRIDGE COMMUNITY HOUSING LIMITED

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TenderAmendment

28 Feb 2025 at 11:50

Tender

24 Feb 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Freebridge Community Housing Limited is currently in the tender stage for its "Out of Hours Call Handling & Telecare Alarm Monitoring Services" contract. The procurement is for services in the call centre industry category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. This open procedure has an estimated contract value of £350,000 and covers the period from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028. Important dates for interested parties include a tender period ending on 30 March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those that specialise in call handling and telecare alarm monitoring services, to partner with a well-established housing provider. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their market presence and expand their operations within the public sector, benefiting from the stability and long-term association with Freebridge Community Housing Limited.

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Notice Title

Out of Hours Call Handling & Telecare Alarm Monitoring Services

Notice Description

At Freebridge we are reviewing the current Out of Hours Call Handling and Telecare Alarm Monitoring Services contract. We currently have 17 Sheltered Scheme sites with approx. 650 residents using our Telecare Alarm service, approx. 750 alarm connections and approx. 8,600 residents across all stock relying on the out of hours call service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f942c15-a89f-4f43-bddf-893edd1d1993
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3344be-eb9a-40e2-b33a-332584c5906b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FREEBRIDGE COMMUNITY HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1DZ
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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