Planning

National Contact Centre

  • NHS Blood and Transplant

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-002008

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-042eb8

Published 19 January 2024, 5:18pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Blood and Transplant

203 Longmead Rd, Avon

Bristol

BS16 7FG

Contact

Louise Davenhill

Email

louise.davenhill@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

NHS

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

National Contact Centre

Reference number

C238100

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79512000 - Call centre

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The provision of an omni channel National Contact Centre (NCC) solution focused on providing the right solution for our existing and prospective donors via their channel of their choice at a time of their choosing

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £35,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 72250000 - System and support services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHSBT is seeking the provision of an omni channel National Contact Centre (NCC) solution focused on providing the right solution for our existing and prospective donors via their channel of their choice at a time of their choosing.

We are looking for any potential provider to be able to demonstrate a strong record in delivering an integrated omni channel services including inbound and outbound calls, interactive messaging, social media, push messaging along with any experience of delivering effective channel deflection and digital solutions to meet the needs of a large and dedicated donor base, seamlessly facilitating the needs of existing and prospective Whole Blood, Plasma, Platelets and NHS Organ Donor Register (ODR) service users.

We are seeking discussions with suppliers to be able to provide NHSBT with best practice in the industry with regards to contact centre solutions to drive high quality, efficient and appropriate contacts with our Blood and Organ Donors, with recognition of the critically important role our service delivery provides in maintaining stocks across the NHS.

Contacts relate to appointment booking, queries, new donor registration, online technical support, administration and update of existing donor records and medical issues including responses to marketing campaigns. Effective Donor complaint handling and integration with current and future NHSBT systems.

***The estimated value is between £25-50M the value above is an average of this estimate*****

NHS BT will be holding Market engagement events week commencing 05/02/2024 if you would like to take part please submit an expression of interest on the attached form

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two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 March 2025


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No