Tender

9951 - Provision of Customer support officer - security for the Customer centre in City Hall

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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16 Aug 2021 at 10:42

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08 Jun 2020 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Norwich City Council, which is seeking proposals for the provision of a Customer Support Officer (CSO) security service for its Customer Centre located at City Hall, Norwich (NR2 1NH). This tender, identified as "9951 - Provision of Customer support officer," is currently in the active stage of procurement. The contract is aimed to last for one year, with an option for extension for up to two additional years. The deadline for submission of tenders is 29 June 2020. The total contract value is estimated at £90,000, with a minimum value of £80,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for security service providers, particularly those who specialise in customer service-oriented roles. Businesses that focus on personnel training, security management, and customer engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the public sector and experience in similar environments will have a competitive advantage. Engaging in this procurement process can not only enhance a company's portfolio but also foster long-term relationships with the Norwich City Council.

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Notice Title

9951 - Provision of Customer support officer - security for the Customer centre in City Hall

Notice Description

Norwich City Council has a customer centre (based at City Hall, Norwich, NR2 1NH) welcoming around 25,000 customers per annum. Customers visit the centre to access a wide variety of services including housing advice, parking, council tax, housing benefits, planning etc. The council has a need to provide a customer support officer - security (CSO) who will be located in the customer centre on a daily basis. Norwich City Council are offering an opportunity for a company to supply a CSO service for a period of one year with an option to extend the contract for an additional two years (on a one year at a time basis). The council requirement is for a regular CSO and a relief CSO to be trained for this role. It has been proven that a regular "face" in the customer centre has a positive impact on the overall ambiance on a day to day basis with both customers and council staff alike. Additional information: Please download tender documents and upload completed tenders using the link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norwich/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29f1b376-4c44-4f6b-af84-3f36c9e79d94
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

75241000 - Public security services

75300000 - Compulsory social security services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jul 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 2-3 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
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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