Award

Public Enquiries Call Handling Service

OFQUAL

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Award

15 May 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for a "Public Enquiries Call Handling Service," initiated by Ofqual, has reached the award stage. This service aims to manage potential call overflow for Ofqual, ensuring efficient handling of public enquiries. Categorised under the Call Centre services industry (CPV: 79512000), this procurement involved a contract awarded on 21 July 2025, to Foundever Operating Corporation Limited for a value of £73,272. The procurement method was limited, conducted without a prior call for competition under the CCS/GCA framework agreement RM6181, in compliance with directive 32014L0024. Although initially including options for extensions, the lot's status was ultimately cancelled. The contract is for the Coventry region, with the designated location code being UKG33.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in call centre operations. Given the nature of the contract and its emphasis on quality over price (75/25 weighting), businesses that deliver high-quality customer service solutions would have been well-suited for this opportunity. While the contract was awarded to a large supplier, Foundever Operating Corporation Limited, due to the specific procurement method and framework agreement, future opportunities might exist for similar large-scale or SMEs capable of managing governmental call handling services and demonstrating robust quality assurance capabilities.

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Notice Title

Public Enquiries Call Handling Service

Notice Description

Requirement to deliver the potential call overflow services from designated office or remote location.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To help with the overflow of calls from public to Ofqual.

Options: Yes - 2 x 12 months

Procurement Information

Awarded via a CCS/GCA framework agreement RM6181.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044982-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,272 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFQUAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2FL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOUNDEVER OPERATING

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