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Off site processing - Benefits

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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10 Jan 2025 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for a fixed-term contract titled "Off site processing - Benefits," classified under the Administration, defence and social security services industry category (CPV 75000000). The procurement, conducted through a single tender action (below threshold), concluded with an award on 1st September 2024 for services to be provided to Northampton (postal code NN1 1DE). The contract, valued at £110,000, spans from 1st September 2024 to 31st January 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in processing services, particularly those capable of supporting social security and administrative operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged, as the tender is deemed suitable for them. Businesses experienced in delivering efficient, reliable processing services and keen to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector will find this contract advantageous for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Off site processing - Benefits

Notice Description

Fixed term contract to supply supporting processing services for the benefits service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fbe056f-5234-425f-822f-54322357b9d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Wheeldon
Contact Email
james.wheeldon@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07914396738

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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