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DVSA Call Centre Additional Resourcing - Call Surges

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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05 Jan 2022 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in the United Kingdom, seeking additional resources for their call centre due to surges in call volumes during the Covid-19 pandemic. The tender, titled "DVSA Call Centre Additional Resourcing - Call Surges," falls under the call centre services industry category. The procurement was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract has a total value of approximately £1,286,014. The contract period commenced on 10 December 2021 and will continue until 9 December 2024, with the tender period concluding on 20 October 2021. The purchasing agency is located in Bristol, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those specialising in call centre operations and resource management. Companies able to respond rapidly to increased demand and demonstrate expertise in handling high-volume calls will be well-suited to compete. This can include medium to large-scale service providers that can deliver effective personnel deployment and support under tight timelines, thus positioning themselves for growth through continued engagement with the DVSA and similar organisations in the future.

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Notice Title

DVSA Call Centre Additional Resourcing - Call Surges

Notice Description

Surges in call volumes during the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) requiring additional call centre resource at short notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc1d19d1-2773-40c2-95f7-9f19e0b1d40e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70041dd4-6934-4140-83a5-702b6686d9b8
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
£1,286,014 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,286,014 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2021 - 9 Dec 2024 3-4 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
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GO-CENTRIC

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