Planning

Briefing and Early Engagement - HMRC Contact Centre as a Service

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

11 Dec 2024 at 11:36

Planning

09 Dec 2024 at 18:46

Summary of the contracting process

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is conducting a public procurement process under the title "Briefing and Early Engagement - HMRC Contact Centre as a Service". This process is in the planning stage and involves the development of a single Omni-Channel Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) solution to replace current legacy services. The procurement falls under the industry category of interactive voice response software packages, with additional classifications in IT software and telecommunications services. The key dates include a milestone of 17 January 2025 for engagement end. The entire project is intended to take place within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially System Integrators (SIs) partnering with CCaaS software vendors, to showcase their capabilities in service design, implementation, configuration, and ongoing support. The Competitive Flexible Procedure, scheduled to commence in early 2025, allows businesses to propose innovative solutions which can contribute to business growth. The procurement process is designed to attract vendors with expertise in interactive voice response software, IT software packages, and integrated telecommunications services, creating a platform for businesses specializing in these areas to compete and potentially secure substantial public contracts.

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Notice Title

Briefing and Early Engagement - HMRC Contact Centre as a Service

Notice Description

HMRC is continuing its early engagement activities for the development of a single Omni-Channel Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) solution to replace its current legacy services. This update marks the next step in the programme, providing additional details for suppliers and inviting participation in an EOI Supplier Briefing Event. Key Information The CCaaS Programme aims to procure a solution encompassing: 1. The provision of product licenses and future acquisition/development of associated add-on products; 2. Service design, implementation and configuration services; 3. Run & Support services, including proactive maintenance and testing; 4. Ongoing Run & Optimise services with an option for incentivised innovation and optimisation The department intends to seek bids from System Integrators (Implementation Partner(s)) in collaboration with CCaaS Software Vendors. Next Steps Two key documents have been made available as part of this notice: 1. CCaaS Programme Briefing Notice - A high-level overview of the programme, including its scope and indicative commercial timelines 2. Supplier Briefing Event Attendance Request Form - Suppliers interested in attending the EOI Supplier Briefing Event must complete and return this form To be invited to the EOI Supplier Briefing Event, suppliers must meet a set of criteria as outlined in the form. Further Details * This stage of early market engagement remains informal and will assist HMRC in understanding market capabilities and refining its specifications * Participation is by invitation only and will be at HMRC's discretion * Procurement under the Competitive Flexible Procedure, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, is anticipated to commence in early 2025. Key Dates and Registration * Suppliers wishing to participate must download and complete the Supplier Briefing Event Attendance Request Form by 10th January 2025. Invitations to the EOI Supplier Briefing Event will be issued following a review against the criteria. Disclaimer - This notice is issued as part of HMRC's transparency and engagement processes under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), and should be regarded as satisfying part of the statutory requirements prior to the formal launch of the procurement process. - HMRC reserves the right to amend, revise or cancel any part of this engagement, including but not limited to the criteria, scope, timelines or approach outlined in this notice, the CCaaS Programme Briefing Notice or the Supplier Briefing EOI Form. Nothing in this notice or related documents commits HMRC to any specific approach, criteria or timetable. - This notice does not constitute an Expression of Interest (EOI) or the start of the formal procurement process. HMRC reserves the right to amend its engagement approach as the programme evolves. For more information, please see the CCaaS Programme Briefing Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abfc4b2b-2574-4d0f-ab80-4d0b607b42be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f652594e-a318-47dc-bfa2-d89f04bec175
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48512000 - Interactive voice response software package

48517000 - IT software package

64215000 - IP telephone services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72250000 - System and support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
Joe Miller
Contact Email
it-customer-engagement@hmrc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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