Planning

Contact Centre Solution

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 21:29

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement contract titled "Contact Centre Solution." The contract aims to procure a Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) and is classified under the industry categories of contact management software packages and software development services. This opportunity is targeted towards service providers and falls within the West Midlands region, specifically Birmingham (UKG31). The entire procurement process is planned to unfold over a period beginning 1st July 2025 and concluding by 30th June 2028. Key information includes a future notice date set for 1st June 2025, with the total contract value estimated at £3,000,000 gross, marking a significant investment for eligible businesses to compete for.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in contact management and software development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the explicit suitability criteria encouraging their participation. Given the scale and scope of the contract, businesses that can deliver comprehensive contact management solutions and services stand to benefit significantly. The potential for a long-term partnership with Birmingham City Council further enhances the attractiveness of this procurement opportunity, offering stability and a prestigious client for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

Contact Centre Solution

Notice Description

Provision of a Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) (subject to change)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052560
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027229-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48333000 - Contact management software package

72212333 - Contact management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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