Tender

Out of Hours Customer Commnication

STONEWATER LIMITED

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Tender

29 Jun 2021 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Out of Hours Customer Communication" is initiated by Stonewater Limited and focuses on providing telephone-answering services to customers when the Customer Contact Center is closed. This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically aimed at customer service in the housing sector. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, and key dates include a submission deadline on 31st July 2021, with the second stage invitations scheduled for 1st September 2021. The total contract value is set at £200,000, based in Leicester, United Kingdom. The contract duration is stipulated to last for an initial period of 4 years.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in customer service. Companies that specialise in communication services, particularly those with expertise in the housing sector and a fluency in English, will be well-suited to compete. The contract requires service providers to capture customer interactions effectively and integrate this information into Stonewater’s systems, creating a chance for businesses equipped with advanced customer management solutions and a strong operational framework to thrive.

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Notice Title

Out of Hours Customer Commnication

Notice Description

The provision of a customer communication service to answer customers when Stonewater's Customer Contact Center is closed. This includes the answering of customer phone calls that are diverted from Stonewater's Contact line to the Service Provider. It was also include the monitoring of digital communication and where required outbound phone calls. The Service Provider is required to support the customer and capture information which is logged into Stonewater's systems. Where needed Further actions will be raised by the Service Provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Out of Hours Communication services, customer services for Stonewater customers when the contact center is closed. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2M6628T2Q7

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c181
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014862-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79342300 - Customer services

79510000 - Telephone-answering services

79511000 - Telephone operator services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STONEWATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Gregory Savage
Contact Email
gregory.savage@stonewater.org
Contact Phone
+44 1202319119

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE8 6EP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
North Whetstone
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

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