Award

Network Management Contact Centre

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

13 Feb 2018 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process pertains to the Department for Work and Pensions, which has awarded a contract titled "Network Management Contact Centre." This contract falls within the call centre industry category and is based in Leeds, England. The procurement method utilised was a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award was made on 1st August 2013. The contract period extends from 29th August 2013 to 31st July 2018, with a total contract value of £52,361,000, covering a range of essential services for pension and benefit enquiries.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the call centre services sector. Companies with the capacity to manage high-volume call handling and provide customer service solutions for government-related inquiries would be well-suited to compete. The nature of the services required indicates a need for large organisations with robust operational capabilities, which could enhance their prospects of growth by securing contracts with public sector entities similar to the Department for Work and Pensions.

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Notice Title

Network Management Contact Centre

Notice Description

A Call off from the DWP Contact Centre Services Framework. Covers service lines for: Pension Credit claims, Pension Credit enquiries, State Pension enquiries, LA/AA, claim packs, Winter Fuel enquiry line, NiNo appointments, National Benefit Fraud Hotline

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aaac15eb-915c-4113-869a-2aeaf4d19cff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d49043ec-858c-4976-9b88-8ee0398d6ef1
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
£52,361,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,361,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2013Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 201312 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2013 - 31 Jul 2018 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
crosscutting.technologyp-i@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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