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Surge Capacity Contact Centre Services for the Business Support Helpline

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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11 Sep 2020 at 08:34

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21 Jul 2020 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, located at 1 Victoria Street, London, has completed a procurement process for "Surge Capacity Contact Centre Services for the Business Support Helpline". This contract, valued at £1,033,000, was initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement due to urgent requirements. The contract period spans from 20th March 2020 to 1st May 2020, with the tender period closing on 19th March 2020. The contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as call centre services (CPV code 79512000).

This procurement presents an opportunity for service providers, especially those with expertise in call centre operations and the ability to deliver overflow capacity swiftly during times of urgent need. Businesses, particularly larger companies that can mobilise resources quickly, would be well-suited to compete for future similar contracts within this industry. The urgency of the requirements suggests that flexible, responsive service capabilities will be highly valued, allowing businesses that can demonstrate these qualities to thrive in the competitive landscape.

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Notice Title

Surge Capacity Contact Centre Services for the Business Support Helpline

Notice Description

Overflow capacity for the Business Support Helpline. Additional information: This was a direct award from RM3815 Lot 2 due to reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-789bc7d2-26e9-4dad-a918-f8a92d205e6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d24f27-7195-4aed-998d-69ce3beef285
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
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
£1,033,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,033,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2020 - 1 May 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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