Award

007734 - Customer and Debtor Automated Engagement Platform

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jul 2022 at 12:40

Tender

11 Apr 2022 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle City Council seeking to develop a Customer and Debtor Automated Engagement Platform, classified under IT services. This contract, with a total estimated value of £350,000, has reached the award stage as of July 1, 2022, following an open procurement method. The initial tender period concluded on May 16, 2022, and the award decision was made after evaluating four bids, with an emphasis on quality and price as criteria. The delivery is set to occur within the UK, specifically in the Newcastle region.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and behaviour science. Companies able to efficiently implement automated communication technologies for debt recovery would be well-positioned to compete. With a potential 12-month extension option, successful bidders may secure a long-term partnership with the council, allowing for sustained business development and impact in local government services.

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Notice Title

007734 - Customer and Debtor Automated Engagement Platform

Notice Description

Contract awarded to Voicescape Limited for a Customer and Debtor Automated Engagement Platform at a value of PS249,000.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract awarded to Voicescape Limited for a Customer and Debtor Automated Engagement Platform at a value of PS249,000. 4 bids were received via an Open over threshold procurement exercise.

Options: 1 x 12 month option to extend is available

Renewal: There will an option to extend the contract by 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032c0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018292-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICESCAPE

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