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Out of hours - emergency call centre

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves an award contract for the "Out of hours - emergency call centre" service, managed by Wokingham Borough Council, a public authority within sub-central government in the United Kingdom. The project, initiated as a tender, focuses on providing call handling services during emergencies outside of normal working hours. Bracknell Forest Borough Council is the designated supplier, with the contract signed on 20th April 2026. The contract period extends to 19th April 2028, with a gross value of £65,920. This procurement falls within the services category specifically tied to call centres, and its completion status indicates the procurement stage is finalised.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialised in emergency call handling and service-related solutions to engage in vital community services. Organisations experienced in providing timely communication during emergencies are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, thus enabling business growth through public sector collaborations. The buying organisation, Wokingham Borough Council, offers a platform for suppliers to expand their reach in government services. Given the below-threshold procurement method, it presents additional possibilities for smaller businesses to enter the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Out of hours - emergency call centre

Notice Description

Emergency-Out-of-Hours (OOH) Call handling contract - The service provides a point of contact for residents if an event or incident of an emergency nature occurs outside of normal WBC weekday opening / working hours.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068dea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039150-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,736 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

Further Information

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