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Mini Competition called off from the Additional Call Centre Service Capacity Framework Agreement for NSS National Contact Centre (NCC)

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender titled "Mini Competition called off from the Additional Call Centre Service Capacity Framework Agreement for NSS National Contact Centre (NCC)" falls under the "Health" industry category. The procurement stage was an award, completed on 17th April 2023. The buyer's details can be found at http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics.

This tender opportunity, awarded to ASCENSOS and Sitel UK Limited, presents a chance for businesses in the services sector to secure contracts and actively contribute to enhancing the NSS National Contact Centre operations. Companies specialising in call centre services and operational support are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. With a contract value of £8,000,000 signed on 3rd April 2023, this tender provides a significant opportunity for growth and expansion in the relevant service provision sector.

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Notice Title

Mini Competition called off from the Additional Call Centre Service Capacity Framework Agreement for NSS National Contact Centre (NCC)

Notice Description

Mini Competition for NSS National Contact Centre (NCC)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) are putting in place a call off from the Additional Call Centre Services Capacity Framework Agreement for the NSS National Contact Centre (NCC). Two suppliers are appointed to the call off contract with 50% of additional support requirements allocated to each supplier.

Options: 12 month award with option for additional 12 months extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000729384
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476361
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20232 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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
George Futcher
Contact Email
george.futcher@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7798870171

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ASCENSOS

SITEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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