Tender

T118 - Voice of the Customer

NI WATER

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Tender

29 May 2025 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

NI Water, classified as a public authority under sub-central government jurisdiction and subject to Northern Irish devolved regulations, is actively seeking bids for their procurement titled "T118 - Voice of the Customer." This tender aims to implement a comprehensive solution to gauge customer satisfaction by collecting real-time feedback and presenting it through dashboards. The contract is located in Belfast, United Kingdom, and pertains to IT services within consulting, software development, Internet outreach, and support. The procurement stage is currently active in the tender phase, with an open competition procurement method identified as below threshold. Interested parties should note the submission deadline set for 12th June 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 19th June 2025 and potentially extend to 2031, allowing for four 12-month extensions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development, Internet applications, and support systems. Companies capable of delivering advanced sentiment analysis and data management solutions will find this opportunity promising for growth and establishing long-term relations with a key public entity. Well-suited contenders are those who can guarantee a reliable, around-the-clock, managed service platform and possess the ability to analyze complex data to enhance organisational performance. The engagement is valued at £175,200 and includes a strong emphasis on technical and financial award criteria, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses with robust technological capabilities.

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Notice Title

T118 - Voice of the Customer

Notice Description

NI Water is seeking a solution that will survey our customer satisfaction by gathering customer feedback in real time and displaying this on clear dashboards. In addition, the solution will use key metrics such as sentiment analysis to give insightful, comparable results. Furthermore, the solution will analyse the collected data, have an ability to filter different functions/employees to help find root causes and specify areas of strength and weakness. This service is to be available on a hosted, managed service basis, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days a year. See Specification for more details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05293a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028615-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£175,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,200 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NI WATER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcing@nitwater.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT14 6TE
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

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