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Contact Centre Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Address: County Hall, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1XQ, England

Contact Name: Kelly Roberts

Contact Email: Kelly.Roberts@kent.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
9142634.0 GBP
Published
19 Dec 2025, 14:37
Deadline
27 Aug 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2030, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
79512000 - Call centre
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Capita Business Services Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Kent County Council have appointed Capita Business Services Ltd as the provider for SC230157 - Contact Centre Services on a four year contract, commencing on 1st April 2026, with an optional 3 year extension available. Capita will deliver a high quality, value for money and efficient contact centre service to the residents of Kent. These services will include: • 24 hours, 7 days a week service provision (essential provision only Out of Hours) • key telephony services for KCC's customer contacts • Emergency calls • Harnessing technology to enable customers to self-serve or reach their outcome in the quickest possible way

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