Award

Out of Hours Call Handling Service

STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

21 Sep 2017 at 10:03

Tender

13 Jun 2017 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Out of Hours Call Handling Service" is being conducted by Stroud District Council, located in the South West of the United Kingdom. As of June 13, 2017, the tender is active and falls within the office-support services industry, specifically focusing on telephone-answering services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period set to conclude on July 4, 2017. The total value of the contract is £90,000, and the successful contract period runs from August 14, 2017, to August 14, 2023.

This opportunity presents a potential growth avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in call handling and customer service support. Businesses that can provide efficient telephony services are well-positioned to compete in this tender, particularly those with capabilities to manage peak times, emergency situations, and provide coverage during public holidays. Companies should consider how their offerings align with the Council’s requirements for effective communication support outside of regular hours.

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Notice Title

Out of Hours Call Handling Service

Notice Description

Stroud's requirement is for the provision of an effective call handling and message taking service to provide cover outside our normal working hours, as well as providing additional service support at peak times, during service shutdown, emergencies, and to cover public holiday periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa02bf8e-6af3-4ad3-a664-3cb085cf17ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79500000 - Office-support services

79510000 - Telephone-answering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2018 - 3 Jan 2023 Over 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
STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hannah Mawson
Contact Email
hannah.mawson@stroud.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01453754170

Buyer Location

Locality
STROUD
Postcode
GL5 4UB
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Stroud
Electoral Ward
Cainscross
Westminster Constituency
Stroud

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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