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Contact Centre Telephony Platform

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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20 Dec 2024 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has awarded a contract for a Contact Centre Telephony Platform, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code 72000000). The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has completed and the contract was signed on 18th December 2024. This project involves the provision of a cloud-based Omni-channel contact centre and Workforce Management solution. The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, falling outside the directive's application scope. The total contract value is £548,818.20, and the delivery is set in the UKJ region (South East England). The contract was awarded to Content Guru Limited, a SME based in Berkshire, UK.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud-based contact centre solutions and workforce management systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT services are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. By securing these contracts, businesses can strengthen their portfolio by partnering with established regional authorities like Southampton City Council. Moreover, the focus on providing advanced digital solutions aligns with current market trends towards more integrated and efficient client service platforms.

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Notice Title

Contact Centre Telephony Platform

Notice Description

Provision of a cloud-based Omni-channel contact centre and Workforce Management solution

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a cloud-based Omni-channel contact centre and Workforce Management solution

Procurement Information

This was a call off from the CCS RM1557.14 framework. SCC haven't previously issued a notice in relation to this.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c9fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041129-2024
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£548,818 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Darrin Daniels
Contact Email
darrin.daniels@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2380832721

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LR
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTENT GURU

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