Tender

BT1403 Out Of Hours Telephone Services for Homeless

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Nov 2021 at 13:18

Tender

26 Oct 2021 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entails Luton Borough Council seeking qualified organisations to provide out-of-hours telephone services for its homeless emergency service, titled "BT1403 Out Of Hours Telephone Services for Homeless." This initiative falls under the office-support services industry category, with a location in Luton, England. The tender is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 12 November 2021. Estimated contract values range between £5,000 and £30,000, with the contract period commencing on 1 January 2022 and concluding on 31 December 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in telephone operator services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver responsive services for vulnerable populations. Firms capable of providing timely and effective telephone support, especially during out-of-hours situations, will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities, allowing them to contribute to important statutory obligations under the Homeless Reduction Act 2017.

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Notice Title

BT1403 Out Of Hours Telephone Services for Homeless

Notice Description

Luton Borough Council is looking to engage qualified organisations to quote for the provision of screened telephone services for out of hour's homeless emergency service. Providers must be able to provide an out of hour's service for homeless households so we can fulfill our statutory duties under the Homeless Reduction Act 2017.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb687322-fbbc-400c-aaea-bff1651a889b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb108d56-60c0-46f2-baa7-5b4a158d6dbc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

79500000 - Office-support services

79511000 - Telephone operator services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 6-12 months
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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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