Award

Contact Centre Replacement

GENTOO GROUP

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Award

11 Dec 2024 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Gentoo Group, a housing association based in Sunderland, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Contact Centre Replacement" project. This tender falls under the postal and telecommunications services industry category. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, facilitated through the G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £307,500 and awarded to Exponential-e Limited, is for an initial 36-month period with an optional 12-month extension. The contract was signed on 8th November 2024, and the procurement stage is now at the contract award phase.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud-based contact centre services. Given the size and scope of the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in telecommunications and cloud solutions would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The Gentoo Group's utilisation of the G-Cloud framework highlights the potential for public sector procurement processes to facilitate direct awards, streamlining the opportunity for qualified service providers to secure significant contracts, thereby driving business growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

Contact Centre Replacement

Notice Description

Contact Centre Replacement

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Gentoo Group requires a Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS). The Group will utilise the G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement - using the Direct Award process as outlined in the CCS Buyer guide. The Contract Agreement will be for an initial 36 month period, with an option to extend for a further 1 x 12months. The total contract duration will not exceed 48 months.

Options: 1 x 12 month extension

Procurement Information

Gentoo Group utilised the GCloud solution to procure this service. Following the 6 stage Direct Award process as outlined in their Buying Guide. GCloud is an online catalogue where public sector customers such as Gentoo Group can buy cloud-based computing services such as hosting, software and cloud support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c656
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039913-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£307,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENTOO GROUP
Contact Name
Neil Dixon
Contact Email
067389@logon.tothedomain.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XR
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPONENTIAL-E

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