Customer Engagement Centre Modification Notice
Estimated value
£58.3m
Awarded value
£58.3m
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
06 Jan 2026
Description
Continuation of the contract through utilisation of the provisioned optional contract extension. This is a contract modification notice of the original contract https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e138d78b-adbe-425d-bebf-43c75eaddfe4 Original contract description: The Department for Education (DfE) acting through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has awarded a single supplier contract to deliver the Customer Engagement Centre Service (CEC). The service shall provide a digital-first, Omni-Channel model designed around User needs, delivered through a responsive, agile and flexible CEC Supplier. The service shall provide consolidated customer interactions, develop a common approach to customer experience and streamline delivery making best use of modern technologies while capitalising on development within the industry. The service provider will act as a 'Strategic Partner' to the Department, operating dynamically for the duration of the Call Off Contract Period, working collaboratively to deliver on changing operational objectives and strategic priorities.
Scope
- Reference
- tender_214711/1542646
- Total value
- £58,323,349.75 excluding VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 16 Aug 2026 to 15 Aug 2028
- CPV classifications
- 64213000
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 19 Dec 2025, 10:00 am
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£58.3m
Award date
19 Dec 2025
Contract start
16 Aug 2026
Contract end
15 Aug 2028
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 19 Dec 2025 · Contract period 16 Aug 2026 — 15 Aug 2028
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