Award

21 065 Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS)

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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Award

17 Dec 2021 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has recently awarded a contract for the "21 065 Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS)" project. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as an IT software package. The contract, valued at £881,733, will support the council's objectives to enhance customer experience through omni-channel contact centre functionality. The contract was officially awarded on 17th December 2021, with a duration extending until 17th December 2024. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in IT services and cloud solutions. Companies that provide contact centre software and support services would be well-positioned to take advantage of similar tenders in the future. The emphasis on improving digital channels aligns with market trends, making it an opportune time for enterprises looking to expand their footprint in the public sector's digital service landscape, particularly in the North West of England.

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Notice Title

21 065 Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS)

Notice Description

Decision to award a contract to Business Systems for NICE Incontact cloud contact solution for all contact centre functionality for Cheshire East Council. Providing omni channel contact centre functionality to support the corporate contact centre and telephony support to satellite contact centres. This solution will support the corporate objectives to improve the customer experience and to drive channel shift towards digital channels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6481c1f-ca04-429f-9b11-d76f2cce9a3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/902edfee-832f-4db1-84c2-f8fc697358b7
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£881,733 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2021 - 17 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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Ashworth
Contact Email
michael.ashworth@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01270 686953

Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESS SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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