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Supply and aftercare of callblocking equipment for consumers who are situationally vulnerable and are subject to scam and nuisance calls

TRADING STANDARDS SOUTH EAST LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Mar 2023 at 11:02

Tender

13 Dec 2022 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The National Trading Standards (NTS) Scams Team, in collaboration with Trading Standards South East Limited (TSSEL), has completed a procurement process for the supply and aftercare of call-blocking equipment to protect consumers vulnerable to scam and nuisance calls in the UK. The procurement involved a UK-wide tender seeking suppliers capable of providing call blocking equipment with ongoing support services and warranty. The contract was awarded to Truecall Limited for a value of £463,000, signed on 10th February 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in telecommunications equipment and supplies to engage with public authorities such as NTS and TSSEL to enhance consumer protection against fraudulent activities. Companies offering call blocking solutions, installation services, maintenance support, and customer assistance are well-suited to compete in this tender. The award criteria prioritized quality (70%) and price (30%), with an option for a two-year extension, offering potential growth prospects for successful bidders in this industry category.

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Notice Title

Supply and aftercare of callblocking equipment for consumers who are situationally vulnerable and are subject to scam and nuisance calls

Notice Description

The National Trading Standards (NTS) Scams Team working with Trading Standards South East Limited (TSSEL) are interested in receiving tenders from suppliers of call blocking equipment that will prevent scam and nuisance calls from reaching people who are situationally vulnerable and are being targeted by these type of calls. The NTS Scams Team and TSSEL are seeking a UK-wide supply of call blocking equipment into domestic properties, with on-going product support and customer services (including warranty).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Trading Standards (NTS) Scams Team working with Trading Standards South East Limited (TSSEL) are interested in receiving tenders from suppliers of call blocking equipment that will prevent scam and nuisance calls from reaching people who are situationally vulnerable and are being targeted by these type of calls. The NTS Scams Team and TSSEL are seeking a UK-wide supply of call blocking equipment into domestic properties, with on-going product support and customer services (including warranty). a)Provide the appropriate call blocking equipment to identified consumers when instructed. Provision may be direct to the consumer or via local authorities, police forces, or other partner agencies to addresses in all four mainland countries in the UK as well as offshore Britain - Channel Isles and Isle of Man b) Provide the necessary installation instructions and supporting services to ensure the successful implementation and configuration of the call blocking equipment. c) Provide warranty services, maintenance and any necessary upgrades to the call blocking equipment. d) Provide advice and support services to assist consumers and customers with issues, product or service questions, and general advice and guidance. e) Provide management information reporting on call blocking equipment and services on order, delivered, implemented, customer service calls and product issues. f) Handle all personal data relating to this project in full compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Provide a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) relating specifically to this project. g) Provide monthly reporting on the numbers blocked by the units, to support both NTS Scams Team investigations, and to raise public awareness of fraud and scams.

Options: Option to extend for a further two years, in one year increments.

Renewal: with the option to extend for a further two years, in one year increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038d01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008286-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£463,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£463,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRADING STANDARDS SOUTH EAST LIMITED
Contact Name
GAYNOR JACKSON
Contact Email
gaynor.jackson@surreycc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7968834642

Buyer Location

Locality
REDHILL
Postcode
RH1 1YB
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
Redhill West & Wray Common
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUECALL

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