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DDaT24517 Acas Helpline replacement

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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20 Aug 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DDaT24517 Acas Helpline replacement" was carried out by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, headquartered in Swindon, England. The tender, classified under the CPV code 32427000 for network systems, was initiated to provide a contact centre system for the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. The project followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from the CCS framework Network Service 3 RM6116. The contract, valued at £3,100,000, was awarded to Vodafone Limited on 11th August 2025, with the contract running from 8th August 2025 to 2nd March 2029. The procurement process is complete, and the award was published on 20th August 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in network systems and telecommunication services. Companies with expertise in contact centre solutions, especially those capable of operating within the framework agreement system, would find this tender particularly beneficial. With an emphasis on selective procurement processes, businesses that have already positioned themselves within similar frameworks could leverage their existing relationships and reputations to secure future tenders of this nature. This contracting process is particularly advantageous for SMEs, reflecting conducive conditions for smaller enterprises seeking to expand their public sector portfolios.

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Notice Title

DDaT24517 Acas Helpline replacement

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service had a requirement for the provision of contact centre system. This call-off contract has been sourced via a further competition under the CCS framework Network Service 3 RM6116. ***CCN001 is to include additional features as per the Call-Off Contract***

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79a6ea7e-fce4-4e13-8d96-b6ef5c9033fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0bd080-00f3-437f-9a25-bf639730bd5e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32427000 - Network system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,746,552 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 2 Mar 2029 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
DDaT Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

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