Planning

Contact Centre Software/Contact Centre as a Solution

THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED

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Planning

30 May 2025 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Riverside Group Limited, a public undertaking based in Speke, Liverpool, is planning a procurement process for a Contact Centre Software or Contact Centre as a Solution. The anticipated contract is to span over a period of five years with an approximate value of £2.5 million. This opportunity falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on communication and contact management software. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with key details such as the delivery location throughout the UK and potential further notices anticipated by 1st August 2025. The planned contract period is from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2031.

This procurement process presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, implementation, and support services, particularly those that can offer comprehensive solutions for contact centre operations. Companies with capabilities in workforce management integration would find this tender especially pertinent. Given the scale and long-term nature of this contract, it is ideally suited for established firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, leveraging their expertise in communication and software solutions to enhance their business reach across the UK market.

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Notice Title

Contact Centre Software/Contact Centre as a Solution

Notice Description

The provision (implementation and ongoing support) of Contact Centre Software solution, potentially to include Workforce Management capabilities. A 5+ year contract is currently desired with an estimated value of approximately PS2.5 million.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052964
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028677-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

48510000 - Communication software package

72212333 - Contact management software development services

72261000 - Software support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 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
THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@riverside.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SPEKE, LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L24 8RF
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Garston
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Garston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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