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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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Award

03 Mar 2026 at 12:18

Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (RBH) has finalised the award for their tender titled "ITT For the Provision of an Out of Hours Call Handling Service for the RBH Repairs Service". This procurement falls within the call centre service industry, specifically targeting emergency repair call handling services outside normal working hours. The service operates from Rochdale in the United Kingdom, covering calls reported between 17:00 and 08:00 on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends and holidays, including an extended period over Christmas. The contracting process, employing an open tender procedure, reached its award stage on 3rd March 2026. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2027, with possible renewal for another year, displaying RBH's commitment to providing efficient services to its customers.

This tender creates significant business opportunities for companies, particularly SMEs capable of delivering effective call handling solutions between designated hours. With considerations for quality, price, and social value, the procurement offers a substantial budget, ensuring competitive incentives for suppliers specialising in call centre operations. Mango Direct Marketing Ltd, located in Bangor, United Kingdom, has been named the supplier. Enterprises with robust infrastructure and experience in managing emergency communication channels are well-suited to compete in such tenders, opening doors for growth in public sector contracts.

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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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f898
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018882-2026
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

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£495,878 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£495,878 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£192,418 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2028-10-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANGO DIRECT MARKETING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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