Tender

GB-Epping: Provision of an Out of Hours Call Handling Service

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Jun 2023 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Epping Forest District Council is seeking a provider for an Out of Hours Call Handling Service starting from 1st October 2023 for a three-year period, with a possible extension. The procurement method is an open procedure with a value of £500,000. The tender deadline is 11th July 2023, with the contract period ending on 30th September 2026. The industry category is services, and the location is in the East of England.

This tender offers an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete for providing call centre services to the Epping Forest District Council. Businesses in the call centre industry, especially those with experience in managing Out of Hours services, are well-suited to bid for this contract. The potential for a one-year extension provides the selected provider with the opportunity for longer-term business growth and collaboration with the public sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Epping: Provision of an Out of Hours Call Handling Service

Notice Description

Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) requires a provider to manage its Out of Hours (OOH) Call handling service for a three year period with an option to extend for a further period of up to one year, commencing from 1st October 2023, 00:01 hours. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f270712f-f00f-4006-a611-3120fc5d6252
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

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 3-4 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
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sharon Medhurst
Contact Email
procurement@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441992564000

Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

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