Tender

Accounts Receivable Suppport Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Oct 2019 at 14:24

Tender Notice
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30 Oct 2019 at 14:18

Tender Notice
Tender

30 Oct 2019 at 11:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council is seeking bids for the tender titled "Accounts Receivable Support Services", which falls under the category of financial transaction processing and clearing-house services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 29th November 2019. The contract is scheduled to commence on 4th January 2020, lasting until 3rd January 2021. The service will be conducted in the East Midlands region, specifically at the Council's office located at County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in financial services, debt collection, or financial management solutions. Companies that demonstrate expertise in streamlining accounts receivable processes and improving customer service experiences would be well-suited to compete. With the Council aiming to maximise income collection and align with the latest legislation, businesses that can offer innovative and effective support services may find themselves in a strong position to succeed in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accounts Receivable Suppport Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking the best value supplier to provide accounts receivable support services as specified in Schedule 2. The Service is expected to commence on 4th January 2020 and is required to deliver benefits over the contract period during which time the Council will continue to review the Service and evaluate options for delivery of accounts receivable across the wider service areas and partners. As part of an ongoing transformation programme the Council continues to seek ways to develop and improve services and deliver both cash and non-cash savings. Over the last four years much has been done to streamline and improve the accounts receivable services for both the Council and for the shared services areas. The result has been to improve operations and end to end procedures and ensure that the collection of Adult Social Care and other Council sundry debt is robust. The Service does not include what is commonly referred to as bailiff services. Our aim is to provide the following benefits: - Maximise income due to the Council by ensuring debts are paid - Improve our service user experience by providing more choice and control to them - Reflect the latest Care Act legislation - Contribute to the Council's Medium -Term Financial strategy - Increase productivity, deliver cash and efficiency savings - Minimise write offs - Reduce debts going to query and legal - Provide sustainability to tackle an inevitable increase in service user debt through changes in demographics and legislation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f03b6167-2f58-4c55-93ae-b91de654e97f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2020 - 3 Jan 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

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