Tender

ITT For the Provision of an Out of Hours Call Handling Service for the RBH Repairs Service

ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited is seeking tenders for the provision of an out-of-hours call handling service for its emergency repairs service. This procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government category, focused on call centre services in the Rochdale area, UKD region. The procurement process follows an open procedure, well-suited for proposals in the services category. The tendering process is currently active, with submissions closing on 16th January 2026. Any inquiries must be submitted by 13th January 2026. The resultant contract will commence from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, potentially extendable by one year.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity, particularly valued at approximately £495,878.40, for businesses specialising in call centre operations and customer service management, especially those able to efficiently manage service hours outside of typical office times. With criteria strongly focusing on quality and social value alongside price, SMEs may find themselves well-suited to compete, given the procurement's explicit SME suitability. Engaging in this process offers potential business expansion and networking within the sub-central government sector through an established public buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT For the Provision of an Out of Hours Call Handling Service for the RBH Repairs Service

Notice Description

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) is responsible for providing an emergency out of hours repair service to its customers, which is accessible, efficient, and effective. Service to be Provided: Call handling of repairs reported between the hours of 17.00 & 08.00 (Mon-Fri) & 24 hours (Sat - Sun) every week throughout the year including Bank Holidays & RBH closure days (Christmas Period approximately the 24th Dec 3pm to 8am on the first working day in the New Year PLUS 10 additional days to be agreed per year).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f898
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084163-2025
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

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£495,878 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£495,878 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2028-10-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
RBH Procurement
Contact Email
rbh.procurement@rbh.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 2UP
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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