Award

Out of Hours Call Handling

THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2020 at 09:28

Tender

09 Oct 2019 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Guinness Partnership Limited is seeking to contract a supplier for an Out of Hours Call Handling service, primarily classified under telephone-answering services. This contract will enable customers to report emergencies and make rent payments between 8 PM and 9 AM, including bank holidays. The procurement process followed an open procedure and is currently at the award stage, with the contract active since 20th January 2020. The contract period extends from 28th March 2020 to 31st March 2025, with an estimated total contract value of £810,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in call handling and customer service solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer flexible and responsive service. Companies that can demonstrate the ability to manage high call volumes and provide support during non-standard hours will be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, those with experience in serving housing associations may find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Out of Hours Call Handling

Notice Description

The Guinness Partnership Limited and all its subsidiaries wish to enter into a contract with our supplier for an out of hours call handling service, during the hours of 8pam and 9am including bank holidays, to enable its customers to report emergency repairs, anti-social behaviour or to make a rent payment during this time. The Supplier should also be able to provide cover during periods when Guinness is unavailable during normal operating hours or as cover for business continuity when required. Further details can be found in the procurement documents. Additional information: Expressions of Interest requests are activated through the Proactis Housing Procurement portal www.housingprocurement.com. The procurement documents are available through the Proactis Housing Procurement portal www.housingprocurement.com.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24b23174-3b1c-49c9-9929-8b5ae9560cfb
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

79510000 - Telephone-answering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£593,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2020 - 27 Mar 2025 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
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@guinness.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3031231890

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL9 7LH
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Failsworth East
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORBIS PROTECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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