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Public enquiries call handling contingency service

OFQUAL

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09 Aug 2023 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Ofqual, has recently awarded a call-off contract for public enquiries call handling contingency service to Foundever Operating Corporation Limited. The contract falls under the services category of call centre operations and is valued at £33,350. The procurement method used was a selective procedure with a restricted process. The contract period runs from August 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender provides opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to participate. Businesses in the call centre industry, particularly those with experience in handling high call volumes, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. For organisations looking to grow their businesses through public sector contracts, this opportunity offers a chance to provide essential call handling services for the public enquiries of the contracting authority, Ofqual.

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Notice Title

Public enquiries call handling contingency service

Notice Description

A call-off contract to assist with public enquiries. during periods of high call volumes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f05fbb33-ca98-47b3-bc5d-2d445e9eee8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784f4e9b-46dd-4d48-ad2f-b789fa9b2dfe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£33,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 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
OFQUAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOUNDEVER OPERATING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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