Award

Helpdesk Function

HS2

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Award

27 Jan 2023 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, HS2, has awarded a contract for the "Helpdesk Function" service to Sitel UK Limited. The contract is valued at 6,800,200 GBP and falls under the CPV code for Helpdesk services. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 4th February 2023 to 3rd February 2027, with the tender period ending on 10th August 2022. The location of the procurement is in Birmingham, England, with the purpose of managing enquiries and complaints for HS2 Ltd.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses, especially those experienced in providing helpdesk services, to engage with HS2 in customer interactions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable as the service aims to provide clear and timely interactions with stakeholders. The contract awarded through the Crown Commercial Services framework agreement offers a chance for businesses to grow by becoming public-facing representatives for HS2 Ltd's helpdesk operations.

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Notice Title

Helpdesk Function

Notice Description

Contract award of the Helpdesk Function service, which manages all enquiries and complaints received by HS2 Ltd with the utmost compassion and empathy by providing clear, timely and accurate interactions with stakeholders. The service operates a 24-hour 365-day Public Helpdesk and Enquiries Centre and manages all related enquiries, acting as a first point of contact and as public facing representatives. The contract was awarded using the Crown Commercial Services Outsourced Contact Centre and Business Services framework agreement (RM6181 - Lot 1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92ad1f29-d79f-46fb-af7f-06a1dac3592d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b99949b-3d10-4dab-8f99-83c1b091fe7c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72253100 - Helpdesk services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,800,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,800,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2023 - 3 Feb 2027 4-5 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
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SITEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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