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Workforce Management Systems

ORBIT GROUP LIMITED

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10 Oct 2025 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

ORBIT GROUP LIMITED, a sub-central government public authority based in Coventry, has completed a procurement process titled "Workforce Management Systems" in the goods category. This tender involved acquiring licenses and support for workforce management software, vital to managing their Customer Care operations. The procurement stage has reached completion as of 10 October 2025, with the award made to BUSINESS SYSTEMS (U.K.) LIMITED. The contract, named "Calabrio Workforce Management Systems," commenced on 24 September 2025 and is set to conclude on 23 September 2026. The procurement method used was limited competition, below the threshold, and encompassed multiple delivery regions within the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions tailored for workforce management. Companies that provide integrated and user-friendly software capable of enhancing efficiency in contact centre operations would find this tender particularly relevant. SMEs like BUSINESS SYSTEMS (U.K.) LIMITED, which are able to provide robust software system installations and support services, stand a good chance in such competitive tendering opportunities. The ability to adapt the contract through mutual amendments further enhances the business prospects for suppliers engaged in this sector.

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Notice Title

Workforce Management Systems

Notice Description

Licences and support, Workforce management software. This has been in use in Orbit, primarily in Customer Care, for c.4years. The software enables efficient and intelligent workforce planning, scheduling and management of leave, personal development etc. It also facilitates use self-service, leave requests etc. It is integral to running an efficient and effective contact centre operation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064037-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,164 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORBIT GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
group.tenders@orbit.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 2SU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wyken
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESS SYSTEMS (U.K.

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