Tender

Out of Hours Call Handling Service (2023)

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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Tender

03 Aug 2023 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney has initiated a tender process for the procurement of an "Out of Hours Call Handling Service (2023)" to manage telephone calls outside of the Council's operating hours. The total contract value is £740,000 in GBP, and the tender deadline is set for 6th September 2023. The contracting authority is seeking a supplier with experience in customer services in the UK. The contract will start on 31st December 2023 and end on 1st January 2026.

This opportunity with the London Borough of Hackney presents a chance for businesses specialising in call handling and customer care services to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract, awarded through an open procedure, is suitable for companies looking to provide high-quality call handling services to public sector organisations in London, England.

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Notice Title

Out of Hours Call Handling Service (2023)

Notice Description

The Council requires a supplier with an excellent track record of providing a high standard of call handling and associated services relevant to the scope of the specification. The supplier will be able to demonstrate their experience and ability in delivering such requirements to other similar customers in the UK, comparative to the size and complexity of the customer. Managing telephone calls from callers outside of the Councils operating hours in addition to possible emergency response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7ebb50f-50ff-4801-b45d-ccc51094429c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e578f7e-7f18-4dfa-bd1d-c6a3993bf448
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342300 - Customer services

79342320 - Customer-care services

79500000 - Office-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2023 - 1 Jan 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
Imoudu Idornigie
Contact Email
imoudu.idornigie@hackney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2083563000

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

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