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Front Office Counter Services 2

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 Dec 2023 at 08:46

TenderUpdate

19 Jun 2023 at 13:33

Tender

31 May 2023 at 09:43

Planning

21 Mar 2023 at 07:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service issued a contract notice on 31 May 2023 to procure the provision of Front Office Counter Services 2. The procurement aimed to establish a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for these services to be used by Central Government Departments and other UK Public Sector Bodies. The procurement stage was cancelled as no suitable tenders were received. The intended industry category was supporting services for the government. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with no tenders received for a contract worth £110 million.

This cancelled procurement for Front Office Counter Services 2 presents an opportunity for businesses in the supporting services sector. Companies well-suited to compete would include those capable of providing face-to-face customer service transactions at a national scale. The procurement process, though unsuccessful, showcased the demand for services across various public sector bodies, including Local Authorities and Health departments. The rigorous tender criteria highlighted a focus on quality, indicating an opportunity for businesses with expertise in secure document handling and government service provision.

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Notice Title

Front Office Counter Services 2

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority had put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Front Office Counter Services 2 and it would have been utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. It was intended that this commercial agreement would have been the recommended vehicle for all front office counter services required by UK Central Government Departments. The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service issued a contract notice on 31 May 2023 (Ref: 2023/S 000-015345) to procure the provision of Front Office Counter Services 2. Crown Commercial Service has taken the decision not to proceed with the procurement as no suitable tenders were received.

Lot Information

Front Office Counter Services

The contracting authority was seeking a provider of a "Front Office" counter-based service to undertake a number of face-to-face customer service transactions at a national network of outlets throughout the UK. Transactions would have included, although not be limited to the following (the below are given for indicative purposes only): * completing or verifying paper-based documents such as passport applications and driving licences * digitally assisted service including support for citizens applying for government services using electronic devices (i.e. tablets) - Issuing government documentation/biometric ID's, following validation of identity and application forms. - the checking of paper application forms and the submission of supporting documents - buying or topping up travel cards - updating Government databases with changes to citizen records * basic application check, collection of fee, and onward secure transmission of completed application * verification of applicant identity then, if appropriate, processing applicant Customer Payment * processing of document application transactions requiring Biometric Image Collection * verification of authenticity of secure documents * secure Transportation of Original Documents of Value as part of application processes * secure Return of Documents to the Issuing Authority Agency * secure central storage and distribution of high value documents to the contractor's outlets * secure storage of official documentation and supporting documents for customer collection - Digital transmission of data to issuing authority, with provision for exceptions to be handled manually (e.g. manual paper transactions). The intention was to permit the staff and / or technical infrastructure developed for this Framework Agreement to be used for other service delivery, subject to there being appropriate safeguards in respect of security, encryption, access rights and deliverability to ensure the services delivered under this Framework. Additional information: The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service issued a contract notice on 31 May 2023 (Ref: 2023/S 000-015345) to procure the provision of Front Office Counter Services 2. Crown Commercial Service has taken the decision not to proceed with the procurement as no suitable tenders were received.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b48e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036036-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
17 May 2023Expired
Award Date
7 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Additional Buyers

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE (CCS)

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3150103503, +44 3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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