Tender

JHG - Out of Hours Call Handling Tender

JIGSAW HOMES GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Mar 2025 at 17:05

TenderUpdate

05 Mar 2025 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Jigsaw Homes Group (JHG) is seeking service providers for their "Out of Hours Call Handling Tender", under the classification of telephone-answering services (CPV code 79510000). This procurement, which is currently in the tender update stage, involves handling calls outside regular working hours. The opportunity is open to businesses that can deliver quality telephone-answering services for JHG’s locations in Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside, Lancashire, and the East Midlands. Interested suppliers should note key deadlines have been extended, with the final submission date now on 12th March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract is valued at GBP 50,000 and is set for an initial period of two years with an option to extend up to a total of four years based on satisfactory performance.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in call handling services. Companies experienced in delivering high-quality customer service and managing communication efficiently will be well-suited for this tender. The 60/40 price-quality split ensures that businesses delivering superior quality service at competitive rates will have an edge. Additionally, the possibility of extending the contract beyond the initial term provides a stable, long-term project for successful bidders, making it an attractive prospect for established call handling firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

JHG - Out of Hours Call Handling Tender

Notice Description

Out of Hours Call Handling Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for a single out of hours call handling service, 60/40 price/quality split, please refer to tender documents for more details.

Renewal: Based on satisfactory performance the initial two years could be extended by a further two years to a maximum of four years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dcdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004210-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

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


CPV Codes

79510000 - Telephone-answering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JIGSAW HOMES GROUP
Contact Name
Jason Pears
Contact Email
jason.pears@jigsawhomes.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1613312192

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
Postcode
OL6 7AT
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

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