Planning

Aster Group: Out Of Hours Telephone Line Managed Service.

ASTER GROUP

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23 May 2024 at 14:38

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23 May 2024 at 14:38

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22 May 2024 at 14:53

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22 May 2024 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Aster Group is planning a procurement process for an Out Of Hours Telephone Line Managed Service. The buying organisation involved is the Aster Group based in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of Call centre services. The process is currently at the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for August 23, 2024. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note the specific requirements for emergency call handling and housing repair services.

This tender by the Aster Group provides an opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and call center services sector to compete for providing an out-of-hours emergency repair service. Companies well-versed in handling emergency calls and triaging services would be suited to take part in this tender. Interested businesses should prepare to meet the outlined requirements and engage with the procurement process outlined by Aster Group.

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Notice Title

Aster Group: Out Of Hours Telephone Line Managed Service.

Notice Description

*** PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT*** ***EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST*** Aster operates one Contact Centre supporting its property management and maintenance operations for all regions. The function of the Contact Centre is to handle customer contact regarding property repair and housing enquiries and distribute the work to the appropriate in-house operative teams and/or external contractors. Aster provides an out of hours emergency repairs service where any calls into the Contact Centre will be transferred to the provider. The requirements for the provision of the out of hours service is to provide a service for Aster's housing stock in terms of the definition of an emergency. Emergency calls will be triaged, all customers vulnerabilities accounted for, and relevant jobs raised to the in-house operative/contractor, using internal systems. We Are requesting as per part of your EOI for this potential future tendering opportunity we request you fill in this Microsoft form:https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=29a-3swB6UKiiOAjSFqG03uYzT_jwk9BuLcVYOnipb1URjRXNEJVM1dXVDNLMjc0WkpFRzJETjNRRy4u Additional information: Aster Group, are currently running a pre market engagement for expressions of interest, for a future potential tender opportunity. We are currently scoping the requirements for this procurement but are looking to gather market intelligence to ensure we have included all requirements needed to deliver this provision. To register your interest and to access the project documents please register @ https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk We would ask if you are wishing to express interest in this future opportunity to fill in the below supplier questionnaire. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ShareFormPage.aspx?id=29a-3swB6UKiiOAjSFqG03uYzT_jwk9BuLcVYOnipb1URjJSQ0pMOEUxRE8wMzNPSURYWEhXRkhPQS4u&sharetoken=5n75P9kb6ozTS4EyEKVE Please be aware that response or expression of interest submitted after the closing date will not be accepted. We thank you for your time and interest in this future opportunity . Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2f8c422-065b-49f6-8a8f-07eb0309d298
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae50b921-0910-4d5b-8ebe-dcf9cad65f4b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

32551400 - Telephone network

64214200 - Telephone switchboard services

79510000 - Telephone-answering services

79511000 - Telephone operator services

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Aug 2024Expired
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
ASTER GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN10 2AZ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

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