Award

National Contact Centre

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 17:14

TenderUpdate

09 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, located in London, has completed a public procurement process for the National Contact Centre service, which is classified under the call centre sector (CPV code 79512000). This service is designed to cater to external stakeholders and includes functionalities such as telephony, live chat, email correspondence, letter processing, and social media management. The procurement method utilised was a selective procedure, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The contract was signed on 1 November 2021, with a total value of approximately £3.82 million, following a tendering process that involved a competitive environment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and customer service sector, particularly those specialising in call centre solutions and related services. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive communication services, including 24/7 support and multi-channel engagement, would be well-suited to meet the requirements outlined by Network Rail. With the ongoing need for stakeholder engagement in the railway sector, these contracts can be a catalyst for business growth and expansion into a vital service area.

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Notice Title

National Contact Centre

Notice Description

Network Rail requires a National Contact Centre Service for the use of external stakeholders. This service also covers the Commercial Property Helpdesk. The service is 24/7, 365 days a year, 366 days in a leap year and covers telephony, live chat, email, letter processing and the management of Network Rail's social media

Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail requires a National Contact Centre Service for the use of external stakeholders. This service also covers the Commercial Property Helpdesk. The service is 24/7, 365 days a year, 366 days in a leap year and covers telephony, live chat, email and letter processing and the management of Network Rail's social media.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028a22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000959-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£10,223,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,815,629 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
72

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jack.spence@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOURNEYCALL

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