Award

Contact Centre Solution 2025-29

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2025 at 11:04

Tender

04 Nov 2024 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

Cairn Housing Association is currently in the active tender stage for procuring a "Contact Centre Solution" for the period 2025-29. This opportunity is focused on the industry category of system and support services and is based in Edinburgh, specifically at Cairn Housing, 22 Hopetoun Street, EH7 4GH. The contract is set to run for an initial duration of four years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The tender process is open, and submissions must be completed electronically by 12:00 PM on 2nd December 2024. The award decision will begin at 12:30 PM on the same date. Interested suppliers must meet suitability criteria as outlined in the tender documents and adhere to the electronic submission procedures detailed on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in system and support services, particularly those experienced in delivering contact centre solutions. Companies with strong capabilities in customer channel management, operator user experience, and system integrations will find this contract well-suited to their strengths. The focus on quality assurance and support, alongside integration capabilities, emphasises the need for robust and comprehensive solutions. Additionally, businesses that provide electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment methods will have an advantage in aligning with the procurement's requirements.

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Notice Title

Contact Centre Solution 2025-29

Notice Description

Supply of a contact centre solution for an Edinburgh based housing association, including support services. Duration of contract = 4+1+1 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per appended Invitation to Tender

Renewal: Term can be extended by up to an additional 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b390
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008169-2025
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Stephen McDougall
Contact Email
stephen.mcdougall@cairnha.com
Contact Phone
+44 8009903405

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4GH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

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