Tender

Out of Hours Call Handling Service - 00267-CX

STONEWATER LTD

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Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Stonewater Ltd, a sub-central government public authority based in Leicester, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for an "Out of Hours Call Handling Service" under the open procedure method. The service is required to support their Customer Service Centre by managing emergency situations outside of regular business hours. The tender, titled "Out of Hours Call Handling Service – 00267-CX," falls under the services industry category, specifically telephone-answering and call centre services. Interested parties should note key dates, including an enquiry period ending on 21st November 2025, a tender submission deadline set for 12th December 2025, and the award announcement expected by 15th January 2026. The contract, valued at an estimated £260,000, is slated to commence on 20th February 2026 and run until 23rd February 2029, with the possibility of two 12-month renewals.

This tender opportunity presents substantial business growth potential, particularly for organisations specialising in customer service and telecommunications that can provide skilled agents capable of handling housing-related emergencies with excellent customer service expertise. The project underscores the importance of high-quality service provisions, notably adherence to standards introduced by Awaabs and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). With an emphasis on both price and quality as evaluation criteria, this call invites competitive bids from businesses, including SMEs, that can align with Stonewater Ltd's quality-focused requirements and deliver exceptional value. Participation in this tender could enhance an entrant's portfolio by demonstrating capability in supporting public sector operations effectively outside standard service hours.

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Notice Title

Out of Hours Call Handling Service - 00267-CX

Notice Description

Stonewater's Customer Service Centre (CSC) provides a customer focused and efficient service, receiving and processing a wide range of housing enquires including the following distinct service areas: *Repairs and Maintenance (including estate services) *Neighbourhood Management *Tenancy Management *Income Management *Antisocial Behaviour *Complaints *Home Ownership The CSC is to be supported by an Out of Hours Call Handling Service that shall respond to emergency situations that arise outside of the CSC's opening hours. Stonewater are looking for a service provider that can supply their out of hours customer service outside its core hours and when needed outside of these times. Stonewater are looking for the service provider to provide the service with agents that have excellent customer service skills and well trained in housing repairs with significant importance to changes introduced by Awaabs and HHSRS For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Telephone-answering-services./NXM72JE5R8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NXM72JE5R8

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072442-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79510000 - Telephone-answering services

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2029 3-4 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
STONEWATER LTD
Contact Name
Donna Monro
Contact Email
donna.monro@stonewater.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE8 6EP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
North Whetstone
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

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