Planning

Assisted Services hub

CAPITALESOURCING

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Planning

15 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Westminster City Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Assisted Services Hub," a contract valued at £2,000,000 aimed at enhancing customer services through integrated technology solutions. This procurement falls within the IT services industry, specifically consulting and software development, and is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 4th May 2021, indicating that further details will be made available on this date. The project envisions a multi-channel approach to customer engagement, utilising existing technologies already in use by the Council.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting and customer service technologies, particularly those capable of delivering innovative solutions that combine both personnel and technology. Companies with experience in network services, telecommunications, and information systems would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract, as the Council is looking to incorporate these services into its new assisted services hub model. Engaging in this early market consultation could also enhance businesses' chances of aligning their offerings with the Council’s objectives and requirements.

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Notice Title

Assisted Services hub

Notice Description

WCC intends to award a contract for the provision of a range of customer services and associated technology in 2021. It is envisaged that the requirements will comprise the delivery of customer services with a multi-channel approach that optimises the customer's ability to self-serve. The Council is using some core technologies and already has multiple projects in train at various stages of development. We would prefer the service provider to work in partnership with the Council using these core technologies set out in the 'Technology' section below to deliver the service. Reference: itt_WCC_14086 Assisted Services hub

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contact contre: A new assisted services hub model for customer services to be delivered through a combination of technologies and people. The scope of requirements and nature of procurement will be informed by the information gathered through this early market engagement exercise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02935b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003060-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

48000000 - Software package and information systems

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAPITALESOURCING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scoleman@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6PQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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