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TenderUpdate

04 Aug 2021 at 22:45

Planning

19 Apr 2021 at 22:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking tenders for the provision of Universal Credit (UC) Contact Centre Services. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the call centre industry, with a total estimated value between £100 million and £300 million over an initial three-year term. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a pre-procurement market engagement event scheduled for 10th May 2021. Interested suppliers should register their interest by contacting the DWP's dedicated email for further details on participation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in contact centre services, telecommunications, and customer support solutions. Companies capable of delivering high-quality customer service, possessing flexible staffing solutions, and demonstrating innovation in service delivery will find this opportunity particularly fitting. The DWP is looking for partners that can quickly adapt to changing demands and maintain high standards of performance, thereby creating potential for successful collaboration over the contract period.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The provision of Universal Credit (UC) Contact Centre Services

Notice Description

The contract will include the delivery of contact centre telephony services for Universal Credit customers to enable them to access information about UC services and will include the ability to on-board additional service lines of a similar nature during the lifetime of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DWP is looking to work in partnership to provide: A reliable and consistent service that operates the hours required by DWP and meets all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to deliver maximum customer satisfaction. Recruitment, training and retention of high calibre individuals across all roles that thrive in a change environment. Ability to significantly ramp resource up as well as down at short notice in response to demand fluctuations and requirements Commitment to provide innovation to continuously improve the service during the life of the contract. Provide a robust change management capability and Learning and Development functions that facilitates change implementation safely and at pace. Ability to adapt delivery model at pace to implement new or significant changes to current deliverables, including supporting "test and learns" and trialling new processes. The contract will involve access to secure DWP telephony systems. The contract will involve connectivity to DWP's Genesys Contact Centre Solution, known as the Next Generation Contact Centre. The supplier will provide desktops and IT equipment for the delivery of the service lines. DWP will be holding a pre-procurement market engagement process in the week commencing 10th May 2021: A pre-market engagement event to be held on 10th May 2021. This will consist of: Morning Session: DWP officials to provide suppliers an overview of the requirement. Following the presentation there will be an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions. Afternoon Session: We will have three interactive focussed sessions on specific areas for suppliers to gain a greater understanding of the requirements, seek clarity and ask questions. Following the event, the intention is to hold Virtual Bidder 1-2-1 sessions for suppliers who have a genuine interest in bidding for the UC CCS and an appetite to have a 1-2-1 discussion with the Department. To register your interest and to receive further information on the pre-market engagement, please notify DWP by sending an email to cd.uccontactcentrecommercialteam@dwp.gov.uk. Please include a header title in the email: Supplier Name_ UC CC Event EOI Additional information: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department it administers the State Pension, Universal Credit and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to over 22 million claimants and customers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a7bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018834-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services

72250000 - System and support services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

75100000 - Administration services

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

75120000 - Administrative services of agencies

79311000 - Survey services

79342300 - Customer services

79342310 - Customer survey services

79342311 - Customer satisfaction survey

79342320 - Customer-care services

79500000 - Office-support services

79511000 - Telephone operator services

79512000 - Call centre

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 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
Department for Work and Pensions
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
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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