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Framework Agreement for the provision of Additional processing capacity for the Council's Assessment and Awards Team based within the Financial Support Service

Durham County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2019 at 08:03

Award Notice
Tender

03 Apr 2019 at 15:28

Tender Notice
Tender

03 Apr 2019 at 13:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has initiated a framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the provision of Additional processing capacity for the Council's Assessment and Awards Team based within the Financial Support Service." This project falls under the financial and insurance services industry category and is located in the North East of England. The contract is currently in the Award stage, with a total value of £1,600,000 and an expected start date of 1 July 2019, running through to 30 June 2021, with an option for a 24-month extension. The tender period will conclude on 10 May 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand, particularly those specialising in financial services and business process outsourcing. Suppliers may bid for one of the two Lots: Lot 1 focusing on Council Tax and Lot 2 on Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an ideal opportunity for them to engage in local government contracts that are critical for developing their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of Additional processing capacity for the Council's Assessment and Awards Team based within the Financial Support Service

Notice Description

This framework agreement is for the provision of additional processing capacity for the Council's Assessment and Awards Service. The framework will provide offsite processing capacity to enable processing of work packages for Council Tax, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction. This framework has been divided into the following Lots: * Lot 1 Council Tax * Lot 2 Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Potential suppliers may submit a tender for one Lot or both Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately. The expected start date for the proposed framework is 01 July 2019. The expected end date for the proposed framework is 30 June 2021. The proposed framework is to be let with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the actual end date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c7377b1-dbe7-43ca-9ba2-50560098a6c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ed840c-2baf-4433-8554-e8d67d835723
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 4-5 years
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
Durham County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Postcode Area
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Civica UK Limited

NEC Software Solutions UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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