The provision of Universal Credit (UC) Contact Centre Services

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    "description": "Suppliers Instructions: How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once): https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk & click the link to register - Accept the terms & conditions & click 'continue' - Enter your correct business & user details - Note your chosen username & click 'Save'. You will receive an email with your password (keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant exercise to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (A secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions to complete (detailed online help available). To submit your reply use the 'Submit Response' button (top of the page). For further assistance please consult the online help, or the eTendering help desk. DWP expressly reserves the rights(i)to use a reverse auction; (ii)to cancel this procurement at any stage; (iii)to not award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; (iv)and in no circumstances will DWP be liable for any costs incurred by potential suppliers.",
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        "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.",
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                "description": "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.",
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