Planning

Contact Centre Technology Innovation Trial

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

07 Mar 2024 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is planning a tender for a Contact Centre Technology Innovation Trial. The trial aims to enhance customer service by handling increased demand, reducing contact centre demand, utilizing data strategically, and improving customer and advisor experiences. Interested parties can express interest by emailing MSQinnovation@tfl.gov.uk by 4th April 2024. The deadline for MSQ submissions is 10th April 2024.

This tender by TfL presents an opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems industry. Companies offering services in self-service chatbots, omni-channel communication, agent assist capabilities, case management, and other innovative contact centre technologies are well-suited to compete. The trial's focus on improving customer experience through technology solutions aligns with businesses specializing in IT consulting, software development, customer services, and customer-care services.

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Notice Title

Contact Centre Technology Innovation Trial

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) is undertaking an early market engagement exercise, by inviting potential suppliers to complete a Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) for an upcoming Contact Centre Technology innovation trial. TfL is exploring how through the use of new technology, it can make improvements in the contact centre through : * Handling the increased demand coming into the contact centres * Reducing the demand coming into our contact centres * Maximising the use of current and new data to produce strategic insights on TfL customers and contact centre performance * Improve our customer's experience as well as the experience of contact centre advisors Therefore, TfL is seeking innovative solutions that can overcome some of these challenges. To receive the MSQ please email MSQinnovation@tfl.gov.uk expressing your interest with the email subject heading of Contact Centre Technology MSQ Request [include your company name]. To submit your MSQ please also email MSQinnovation@tfl.gov.uk using the subject heading Contact Centre Technology MSQ Response [include your company name]. Please can you express your interest by emailing MSQinnovation@tfl.gov.uk by close of play 4th April 2024 to be gain access to the MSQ event. The last date that MSQ submissions shall be accepted is 10th April 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TfL's Contact Centre Operations is comprised of an internal TfL contact centre and three outsourced partners. TfL is exploring how, through the use of new technologies, it can better * handle the demand coming into our contact centres? * reduce the demand coming into our contact centres? * maximise the use of current and new data to drive strategic insights? * improve our customer's experience TfL is seeking innovative solutions that can overcome some of the challenges it faces as well as which can offer the most substantial value. Suppliers will be able to inform TfL if they have solutions based on the following 5 capabilities: 1. Self-service Chatbots: A first point of contact to resolve TfL customer issues through self-serving our customers, where possible 2. Omni-channel / New Channels: A capability offering new and diverse methods of communication for TfL customers, such as WhatsApp, as well as the ability to collect and analyse data from across multiple channels 3. Agent Assist: A capability to augment and improve the contact centre advisors' ability to respond to customers as well as improve their productivity 4. Case Management: A capability that utilises automation to triage and manage cases TfL are also interested in any capabilities related to technology in contact centres that go beyond these 5 capabilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044661
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007343-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

79342300 - Customer services

79342320 - Customer-care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
James Inchbald
Contact Email
jamesinchbald@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7960549041

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice URLs

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