Award

Out of Hours Call Handling

LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON

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Award

17 Feb 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Sutton has completed the procurement process for the "Out of Hours Call Handling" contract, with an industry classification of telephone-answering services. This direct award procurement involved managing emergency out-of-hours calls for a period of two years with potential extensions of two additional years. The total contract value stands at £411,600. The procurement method employed was a direct award, reaching the final award stage with the contract effectively commencing on 13th February 2026 and concluding on 12th February 2028. Key dates include the contract award date of 12th December 2025, with related activities located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication services and call handling to expand into the public sector domain. Specifically tailored for SMEs, the contract’s focus on emergency management call services presents a lucrative venture for agile companies adept at providing swift and effective communication solutions. The procurement process having been streamlined through a direct award indicates that strong industry relationships and reputations are advantageous, particularly for SMEs looking to establish or solidify their presence in government assignments.

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Notice Title

Out of Hours Call Handling

Notice Description

Contract to manage emergency out of hours calls (2 years + 1 + 1 - possible extensions)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4e42f48-bd34-49da-ada6-7a09af8f2522
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e7ca69-1482-45f8-948b-b758d8770914
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79510000 - Telephone-answering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£411,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£411,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2028 1-2 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON
Contact Name
Donna Ewing-Clarke
Contact Email
donna.ewing-clarke@sutton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2087705000

Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON
Postcode
SM1 1EA
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
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
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOUNDEVER GB LTD (PREVIOUSLY SITEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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