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Award Notice for HS2 Helpdesk and Enquiries Centre

HS2

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15 May 2019 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

HS2 Ltd has awarded the "Helpdesk and Enquiries Centre" contract to Sitel UK Ltd, valued at £2,942,917. This service will operate 24/7 to manage inquiries via various communication channels, enhancing public engagement for HS2 projects. The contract commenced on 4th February 2019 and will run until 3rd February 2023. The procurement process occurred through a selective method via the Crown Commercial Services Contact Centre Services Framework Agreement, specifically under Lot 2: Contact Centre Services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the customer service and helpdesk sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that may offer innovative solutions in public engagement. Companies specialising in multi-channel communication, user support, and information management would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, driving growth through government partnerships.

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Notice Title

Award Notice for HS2 Helpdesk and Enquiries Centre

Notice Description

HS2 Ltd has awarded a contract to Sitel UK Ltd for the provision of a 24-hour, 365 day Helpdesk and Enquiries Centre. The service will manage and respond to all external HS2 Ltd enquiries received by telephone, email, social media, live web chats and white copy, acting as the public facing representative and the first point of contact for all inbound HS2 Ltd contact. The contract is for four years in duration. To appoint the supplier HS2 Ltd conducted a further competition through Crown Commercial Services Contact Centre Services Framework Agreement, Lot 2: Contact Centre Services (REF: RM3815).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de19c6da-e2fb-4d41-bb01-223c1acc1563
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81dfc66f-49c1-447d-acc0-f9aeb9192557
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72253100 - Helpdesk services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,942,917 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,942,917 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2019 - 3 Feb 2023 4-5 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
HS2
Contact Name
Emily Scott
Contact Email
emily.scott@hs2.org.uk
Contact Phone
-

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SITEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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