Customer Contact Centre · UK public procurement notice

GTR has considered whether a competitive procurement exercise should be undertaken. However, due to ongoing uncertainty regarding the future regionalisation of contact centres, wider rail reform, and the transition of Train Operating Companies into public ownership, there is insufficient clarity regarding future customer service operating models. Conducting a procurement at this stage could result in a solution that does not align with future industry requirements and may not provide value for money. The proposed extension will provide continuity of service, negate a mobilisation period and transition costs, minimise operational disruption, and allow time for the future direction of industry arrangements to become clearer.