Award

24HR TELEPHONE HELPLINE

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Feb 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for a 24-hour telephone helpline service to Combat Stress. The procurement process falls under the 'services' category, specifically focusing on telephone-answering services (CPV code 79510000). The contract, valued at £434,875.38, was signed on 29th January 2025 and has been extended for an additional seven months, with services concluding on 31st October 2025. The contract covers delivery across the UK, ensuring continuous support for users of the helpline.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunication and support services, particularly those focusing on round-the-clock operations. With a substantial financial commitment and a clear need for service continuity, companies with strengths in large-scale, reliable service provision would be well-suited to target similar future contracts. Engagement in such contracts could help businesses expand their portfolio and secure government partnerships, enhancing their market credibility.

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Notice Title

24HR TELEPHONE HELPLINE

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e89c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007514-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£434,875 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ewen.burton339@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMBAT STRESS

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