Lifeline and Out of Hours Contact Centre Services

MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Mid Devon District Council, pertains to the provision of "Lifeline and Out of Hours Contact Centre Services". Classified within the services industry and involving office-support services, the procurement took place in the region UKK4 of the United Kingdom. The process followed a direct procurement method, chosen to be below the threshold and without competition, ultimately awarding the contract to Somerset Council. Announced on 15 June 2026, the contract commenced on 1 June 2026 and extends through to 31 May 2029, with a possible renewal option available up to 2031.

This tender offers a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in service-based operations, particularly those capable of delivering effective office-support services. Large enterprises, such as Somerset Council which successfully secured this contract, are well-suited for these service provisions given the scale and scope implied by such government projects. The contract's structured period and financial value, translating to a gross amount of £154,936, provides a firm foundation for sustained business growth and competitive partnership within the public sector sphere.

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Notice Title

Lifeline and Out of Hours Contact Centre Services

Notice Description

Piper Lifeline Response & Out of Hours Contact Centre services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b559
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056354-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79500000 - Office-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,113 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TIVERTON
Postcode
EX16 6PP
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Mid Devon
Electoral Ward
Tiverton Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tiverton and Minehead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERSET COUNCIL

Further Information

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