Tender

Out of Hours Call Handling & Telecare Alarm Monitoring Services

FREEBRIDGE COMMUNITY HOUSING LIMITED

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Tender

28 Feb 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Freebridge Community Housing Limited is seeking suppliers for its "Out of Hours Call Handling & Telecare Alarm Monitoring Services" contract, categorised under the call centre industry. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, pertains to the North and West Norfolk region (UKH16). The estimated contract value is £350,000. Key dates to note include the tender end date and bid opening on 30th March 2025. The contract, which covers 17 Sheltered Scheme sites, 750 alarm connections, and services approximately 8,600 residents, aims to offer reliable out-of-hours call handling and telecare alarm monitoring.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in call centre services, telecare alarm monitoring, or related fields. The open procedure allows for electronic and written submissions, providing accessibility for a wide range of businesses. Companies capable of delivering high-quality customer service and robust technical support are well positioned to benefit from this contract, facilitating growth through a partnership with a significant community housing organisation. The integration of electronic ordering and payment options further streamlines the process for efficient business operations.

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Notice Title

Out of Hours Call Handling & Telecare Alarm Monitoring Services

Notice Description

At Freebridge we are reviewing the current Out of Hours Call Handling and Telecare Alarm Monitoring Services contract. We currently have 17 Sheltered Scheme sites with approx. 650 residents using our Telecare Alarm service, approx. 750 alarm connections and approx. 8,600 residents across all stock relying on the out of hours call service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

At Freebridge we are reviewing the current Out of Hours Call Handling and Telecare Alarm Monitoring Services contract. We currently have 17 Sheltered Scheme sites with approx. 650 residents using our Telecare Alarm service, approx. 750 alarm connections and approx. 8,600 residents across all stock relying on the out of hours call service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e898
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007509-2025
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

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 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
FREEBRIDGE COMMUNITY HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@freebridge.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3332404444

Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1DZ
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

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