Award

Provision of Out of Hours Call Handling Service

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

06 Oct 2022 at 08:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Epping Forest District Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of Out of Hours Call Handling Service to Mears Limited. The contract, valued at £39,600 GBP, has a contract period starting from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action. The award was made on June 30, 2022, with the contract period aligning with the specified dates. The Council is suited for SMEs, providing opportunities for businesses in telephone-answering services in England.

This tender by Epping Forest District Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the telephone-answering services industry to grow. SMEs would find this tender particularly appealing due to the suitability for small businesses. With a contract value of £39,600 GBP, this tender allows businesses to participate in a direct procurement process with a specific contract period. The Council's focus on telephone-answering services can attract businesses looking to provide such services in the specified location.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Out of Hours Call Handling Service

Notice Description

Provision of Out of Hours Call Handling Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3a48898-a986-4d09-9138-597c1acf33de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee122dbd-8874-4d0d-b2ed-484baa0fda30
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79510000 - Telephone-answering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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