Tender

Out of Hours Call Handling Service (2023)

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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Tender

03 Aug 2023 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney has released a tender for an "Out of Hours Call Handling Service (2023)" in the services category. The contract is valued at £740,000 and involves managing telephone calls outside the council's operating hours, with a contract period from 31st December 2023 to 1st January 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender deadline is 6th September 2023.

This tender by Hackney Council presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in providing customer-care services to bid for the contract. Companies with a proven track record in call handling and emergency response services would be well-suited to compete. The tender allows for electronic submissions and aims to enhance customer service provision during non-operational hours, benefitting both the council and the successful service provider.

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Notice Title

Out of Hours Call Handling Service (2023)

Notice Description

The Council requires a supplier with an excellent track record of providing a high standard of call handling and associated services relevant to the scope of the specification. The supplier will be able to demonstrate their experience and ability in delivering such requirements to other similar customers in the UK, comparative to the size and complexity of the customer. Managing telephone calls from callers outside of the Councils operating hours in addition to possible emergency response.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council requires a supplier with an excellent track record of providing a high standard of call handling and associated services relevant to the scope of the specification. The supplier will be able to demonstrate their experience and ability in delivering such requirements to other similar customers in the UK, comparative to the size and complexity of the customer. Managing telephone calls from callers outside of the Councils operating hours in addition to possible emergency response.

Renewal: 2 yrs +1 +1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ecbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022594-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342300 - Customer services

79342320 - Customer-care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2023 - 1 Jan 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
LBH Imoudu Idornigie
Contact Email
imoudu.idornigie@hackney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2083563000

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

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