Award

Out of Hours Call Handling Service

WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Award

15 Dec 2025 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by West Kent Housing Association pertains to an "Out of Hours Call Handling Service," classified under telephone-answering services in the CPV scheme. Located in Sevenoaks, England, the association secured this service through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the National Framework Partnership for social media monitoring and call handling. This tender had reached the award stage as of 15th December 2025, with the contract period commencing on the same date and lasting until 14th December 2026. The total value of the contract is £17,700. The procurement aimed to identify a suitable service provider through a direct award process under a completed tender.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in niche telephone-answering services, particularly those looking to expand within the framework agreement landscape. The award went to Careium UK Limited, a small enterprise, indicating the inclusive nature of the tender towards SMEs. Businesses with expertise in call handling outside normal business hours are well-positioned to participate in future similar opportunities, noting the industry trend towards leveraging framework agreements for efficient and effective procurement solutions. Engaging in such contracts might allow firms to cultivate lasting partnerships with public sector entities like West Kent Housing Association.

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Notice Title

Out of Hours Call Handling Service

Notice Description

*This is for information only, as the contract has been awarded* West Kent Housing Association requires a supply partner for the provision of an out of hours call handling service. This will be a direct award call-off from the National Framework Partnership "Out of Hours Call Handling and Social Media Monitoring Framework".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb20f0c6-f0a8-46e9-ac64-991feada1eae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32ff64f0-7052-44d4-a0b0-30b6626e560c
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£17,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEVENOAKS
Postcode
TN13 1AX
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sevenoaks
Electoral Ward
Sevenoaks Town and St John's
Westminster Constituency
Sevenoaks

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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