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Provision of Automated Intelligent enabled Telephony and Searchbot Service

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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14 Dec 2020 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Hull City Council as the contracting authority, seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Automated Intelligent enabled Telephony and Searchbot Service." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on interactive voice response software. The procurement method used is selective, with the tender period having ended on 3rd November 2020. The contract is set to last from 4th November 2020 until 3rd November 2023, with a total contract value of £195,504. The related services are intended to reduce call volumes while directing customers efficiently to the information they require.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in AI technologies and telephony services. Businesses that specialise in automated solutions or customer service enhancements are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The successful bidder, INFORM COMMUNICATIONS LTD, demonstrates the type of company that could effectively deliver these services, suggesting that other enterprises with similar capabilities could actively seek to engage in future procurement opportunities offered by Hull City Council.

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Notice Title

Provision of Automated Intelligent enabled Telephony and Searchbot Service

Notice Description

The provision of an Automated Intelligent (A.I.) telephony and serachbot service for Hull City Council to continue to assist in reducing call volumes whilst ensuring that customers are directed to the information they need in the most efficient and direct possible route.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72b74976-4f94-4bbe-b1ae-80198f3d045d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0333cb3c-c2b2-4bcc-8dfc-ce509504caf4
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48512000 - Interactive voice response software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£195,504 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,504 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2020 - 3 Nov 2023 2-3 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
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AG
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFORM COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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