Award

Contact Center Telephony Support

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jun 2025 at 07:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Contact Center Telephony Support" contract has been concluded by Hampshire County Council. This contract, valued at £1,500,000, pertains to IT services specifically for the council’s contact centre telephony operations. The procurement was completed using a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This award ensures the provision, maintenance, and support for contact centre software from 27th June 2025 to 26th June 2028. The industry category is IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support, with additional classifications covering a broad spectrum of computer-related services. The primary location for service delivery is Winchester, England, designated by the postal code SO23.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT consultancy and development, particularly those specialising in telephony and contact centre solutions. Given the complexity and scope of the services required, larger IT companies with comprehensive capabilities in system and support services would be well-suited to engage with such contracts. Additionally, the engagement with Hampshire County Council could offer potential long-term growth prospects, as it underpins future operational requirements tied to digital transformation in public services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for participation, indicating openness to diversified business profiles within the sector.

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Notice Title

Contact Center Telephony Support

Notice Description

This contract award relates to the Council's Contact Centre Telephony services and ensures the continuity of provision, maintenance, and support for the contact centre software. This award secures the next phase of service delivery and underpins future operational requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5311b204-709a-48a9-8614-dbb301c43c40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53811580-be65-47e1-93ba-f60eb18fd4a3
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2028 3-4 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GCI NETWORK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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