Tender

24/015 Customer Contact Solution

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

Tamworth Borough Council is actively seeking to procure a comprehensive cloud-based Customer Contact Solution, encompassing a Customer Portal, CRM, low code workflow management system, and an omnichannel Contact Centre Solution. This tender, identified as 24/015, falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is situated in the UKG2 region. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with bids required by 24th January 2025 at 14:00. The contract is valued at £700,000 and runs from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2028, with an optional extension of up to two additional years. Bids must be submitted in written form and electronically via the e-tendering portal. The selection criteria focus significantly on quality and social value (75%) and price (25%). The process follows an open procedure under the GPA, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding environment.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced software solutions, particularly those adept in integrating AI and RPA functionalities. Companies that can provide scalable, cost-effective customer service platforms with robust capabilities in customer relationship management and workflow automation stand to benefit. The project aims to transform Tamworth Borough Council's customer service operations, hence, technology firms with a strong track record in delivering innovative digital contact solutions and enhancing customer engagement would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. This contract also presents an attractive prospect for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, offering long-term collaborative potential.

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Notice Title

24/015 Customer Contact Solution

Notice Description

Tamworth Borough Council is looking to procure a cloud-based Customer Portal, CRM, low code workflow management system and omnichannel Contact Centre Solution to help rationalise and enhance the management of digital customer contact. We want to significantly improve how customers receive updates and how workflow is managed across the organisation, with the aim of enhancing customer engagement, improving satisfaction level, providing rapid deployment of processes/workflows and making every contact count. The solution should allow the Council to make use of the latest technological advancements, offering integrated use of AI and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) functionality to further enhance efficiency by automating routine tasks and providing intelligent insights. We aim to significantly transform our customer service operations and workflow management with the use of cost-effective scalable solutions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tamworth Borough Council is looking to procure a cloud-based Customer Portal, CRM, low code workflow management system and omnichannel Contact Centre Solution to help rationalise and enhance the management of digital customer contact. We want to significantly improve how customers receive updates and how workflow is managed across the organisation, with the aim of enhancing customer engagement, improving satisfaction level, providing rapid deployment of processes/workflows and making every contact count. The solution should allow the Council to make use of the latest technological advancements, offering integrated use of AI and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) functionality to further enhance efficiency by automating routine tasks and providing intelligent insights. We aim to significantly transform our customer service operations and workflow management with the use of cost-effective scalable solutions.

Renewal: There is the option to extend for a further one plus one year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c901
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040721-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2028 3-4 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
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tamworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAMWORTH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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