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PlanningUpdate

05 Aug 2026 at 11:26

Planning

30 May 2025 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Riverside Group Limited is in the planning stages of procuring a contact centre software solution titled "Contact Centre Software/Contact Centre as a Solution". This procurement falls under the industry category of communication software and related services, including workforce management capabilities, with the procurement located in the United Kingdom. The planned contract is for a period of five years, starting from 8th June 2028 to 7th June 2033, with a total estimated value of approximately £2.5 million. Key future dates include the notice publication on the 1st of April 2027. The Riverside Group, with its headquarters at 2 Estuary Boulevard, Speke, Liverpool, serves as the buying organisation, and it plans to leverage a 'planned' procurement method as per legal basis reference 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communication software, software support, implementation, and contact management services to engage with a sizable project valued at millions. Companies that offer comprehensive contact centre solutions or have the expertise in software package development can find valuable growth potential in this contract. The long-term nature of the contract, spanning over five years, provides a stable engagement for firms prepared to deliver robust workforce management capabilities and extensive software support services.

How relevant is this notice?

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/074149-2026
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
5 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2028 - 7 Jun 2033 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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