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Provision of a Multi-Channel Contact Centre and Telephony Service for Social Security Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Scottish Government involves the provision of a Multi-Channel Contact Centre and Telephony Service for Social Security Scotland. This contract, valued at £5,500,000, has recently completed the open procurement method, with the award date being 10th June 2020. The service will be delivered to Dundee, Scotland, and aims to enhance the customer-facing services provided by Social Security Scotland. This initiative falls under the 'General public services' and 'Health' categories, indicative of the broad impact on public service delivery within the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and customer service management, particularly those capable of providing innovative and integrated contact centre solutions. Companies that can deliver multi-channel communication platforms and effective workforce management tools would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given that there were nine bids submitted and the awarded supplier is Vodafone UK, this tender highlights a competitive landscape where agility and proven expertise in service delivery will be key differentiators for prospective bidders.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Multi-Channel Contact Centre and Telephony Service for Social Security Scotland

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland (SSS), provides services to citizens throughout Scotland and as part of the customer facing element a Telephony and a Contact Centre Platform is required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract with an external service provider for the provision of Multi-Channel Contact Centre and Telephony Service for Social Security Scotland. The contact centre platform shall provide the ability to provide access and workflow for multiple channels; telephony, SMS, Chat, Remote Assistance, email and, is capable of Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) with existing and future benefit delivery platforms, as part of the roadmap. Additionally, tools will be embedded to allow efficient workforce management in the Contact Centre and enhanced performance management and management information to track measureable improvements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000623115
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389162
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32429000 - Telephone network equipment

64211100 - Local telephone services

64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services

64215000 - IP telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan.wright@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412425962

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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