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PHW-ITT-56862 - Provision of a Call Centre Handling and Triage Function

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the award stage for the contract titled "PHW-ITT-56862 - Provision of a Call Centre Handling and Triage Function." This tender falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on telephone switchboard and operator services. The procurement process involved sourcing out-of-hours call handling and triage services for the Health Protection Department within Public Health Wales, covering night hours on weekdays and 24/7 on weekends and bank holidays. The contract, valued at £45,000, was awarded to Frontline Communication and was signed on 17th September 2024, with active status confirmed. The procurement method employed was open, making the opportunity accessible via eTenderwales until the tender period ended on 15th August 2024. The contracting authority is based in Cardiff.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication services, particularly those experienced in operating call centres with a focus on health-related functions. Companies with expertise in managing high-demand operational hours, including after-hours and public holidays, would find this contract beneficial for growth, particularly those aiming to expand their services within the public health sector. Additionally, businesses capable of forming consortia may find competitive advantage due to the suitability for consortium bidding as highlighted by the buyer. The partnership with Public Health Wales also strengthens credibility and provides an avenue for future public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

PHW-ITT-56862 - Provision of a Call Centre Handling and Triage Function

Notice Description

The Health Protection Department in Public Health Wales (PHW) provides a 24/7 specialist service for professionals seeking guidance, advice and management of communicable diseases. We are seeking to outsource our out-of-hours call handling and triage service. This will cover weekdays from 17:00 to 09:00 and 24/7 on weekends and bank holidays.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-143490
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143490
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

64214200 - Telephone switchboard services

79511000 - Telephone operator services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Casey Chapman, Emma Burns
Contact Email
casey.chapman@wales.nhs.uk, emma.burns@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1745366801, +44 1745366812

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTLINE COMMUNICATION

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