Tender

The Provision of Call Centre Support Services (UoB) 2026

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Tender

15 Apr 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking to procure call centre support services, detailed under the contract title "The Provision of Call Centre Support Services (UoB) 2026". This tender process is actively in the tender stage, aimed at sourcing professional services within the call centre industry. The procurement method is open competition with submissions allowed electronically up to the 18th of May 2026. Located in Luton, United Kingdom, interested parties must register and express their interest via the specified submission portal. The total contract value is set at £150,000 gross, with the service period commencing from 17th August 2026 until 16th August 2029.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in call centre solutions to expand their market presence, particularly those equipped to handle public undertakings. Companies with expertise in providing robust and reliable call centre operations can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with a prestigious academic institution. The tender's open competition format is well-suited for both established enterprises and emerging firms with innovative solutions that meet the University of Bedfordshire's specific needs during the outlined contract period. Businesses should review the award criteria in the tender documentation to align their offerings with the university’s requirements effectively.

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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/034328-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 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
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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