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British Council MENA Contact Centre Hosting Solution

BRITISH COUNCIL MENA CONTACT CENTRE HOSTING SOLUTION

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31 Jan 2021 at 20:45

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a qualified supplier for the "British Council MENA Contact Centre Hosting Solution" tender, classified under the services category, specifically in the call centre industry. Located in Cairo, Egypt, this procurement process is currently in the Tender stage with an end date for bid submissions set for 2nd March 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 22nd April 2021 and will last until 21st April 2024, with potential for a two-year extension following mutual agreement. Interested parties must take note of the bid validity period, which ends on 31st May 2021, and submission must be made in writing, adhering to the British Council's standards for space, technology, infrastructure, security, and data protection.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in contact centre solutions and related services, particularly those equipped to support infrastructure and technology requirements for a sizeable operation. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive support for up to 100 employees, along with robust data protection and security measures, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the British Council not only expands business networks but could also lead to further projects within the region and globally, given the remit of the British Council's operations.

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Notice Title

British Council MENA Contact Centre Hosting Solution

Notice Description

The primary objective of this requirement is to find a suitable supplier that can provide appropriate Space, technology, infrastructure, security and data protection according to the British Council standards and accommodates a minimum of 40 employees and up to 100 employees or more for running the Regional Contact Centre for the British Council in Egypt and planned to service other countries within the region/globally through various

Lot Information

Lot 1

The primary objective of this requirement is to find a suitable supplier that can provide appropriate Space, technology, infrastructure, security and data protection according to the British Council standards and accommodates a minimum of 40 employees and up to 100 employees or more for running the Regional Contact Centre for the British Council in Egypt and planned to service other countries within the region/globally through various

Renewal: option for extension for up to two additional years with 12-months each after mutual consent from both parties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028ed7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001921-2021
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Apr 2021 - 21 Apr 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL MENA CONTACT CENTRE HOSTING SOLUTION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAIRO
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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