Award

Out of Hours Call Handling Service - 00267-CX

STONEWATER LTD

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Award

25 Feb 2026 at 10:06

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Stonewater Ltd, a sub-central government public authority based in Leicester, involves an "Out of Hours Call Handling Service" titled "00267-CX" intended for their Customer Service Centre. Targeting the services industry, specifically telephone-answering and call centre operations, this procurement is set in the United Kingdom. The process followed an open procurement method and has completed the award stage as of 25th February 2026. The procurement covers a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a potential renewal for an additional two years. Key dates included the standstill period ending on 6th March 2026 and a future contract signature scheduled for 19th March 2026. The procurement has resulted in an award to SPS Doorguard Ltd, securing a contract valued at £260,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for call handling service providers, particularly those adept at managing emergency situations outside of regular business hours. It is best suited to businesses skilled in customer service within the housing sector, and those that meet the criteria of a small or medium enterprise (SME) are particularly encouraged to compete. The emphasis on changes introduced by regulations, such as Awaabs and HHSRS, underscores the need for providers with expertise and adaptability in housing repairs management. The open procedure offers transparency and a broad competitive space, appealing to firms that can provide high-quality service evaluated on both price and quality, with a significant weight on delivering premium customer care.

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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 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1017089864

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016755-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STONEWATER LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPS DOORGUARD

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