The Provision of Call Centre Support Services (UoB) 2026

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 13:27

Tender

15 Apr 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed an open procurement process for the provision of call centre support services, valued at £165,096.48. The process followed an open competition approach below the threshold, where five bids were submitted. The contract has been awarded to Echo-U Limited, a large company located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, and the service is planned to commence on 17th August 2026, continuing until 16th August 2029. This procurement falls under the services category and specifically targets the call centre industry. The procurement was conducted in accordance with UK legislation 2023/54, ensuring a transparent and competitive process.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in customer support services. Large companies and those with substantial experience in managing call centre operations would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. By engaging in such government contracting processes, companies can enhance their profiles and enter into long-term service agreements, which can help stabilise revenue streams and facilitate business expansion. The detailed opportunities arise from participating in open competitions for service provisions at public institutions, such as the University of Bedfordshire, which consistently requires reliable partners to meet its operational needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of Call Centre Support Services (UoB) 2026

Notice Description

The Provision of Call Centre Support Services for the University of Bedfordshire 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068349
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058140-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£137,580 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECHO-U

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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