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Reporting Accountant for the DWP Housing Benefit Return

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2021 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford City Council is seeking a Reporting Accountant for the DWP Housing Benefit Return, falling under the administration, defence, and social security services industry category. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a restricted procedure, and the tender process is now complete. The contract, valued at £15,000, commenced on 23 March 2021 and is set to conclude on 22 March 2022. The delivery location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the tender period ended on 12 March 2021.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to deliver essential services related to appeals within the Housing Benefit process. Businesses with expertise in social security administration, tribunal representation, or related legal services would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their market presence and establish further collaborations with local government entities.

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Notice Title

Reporting Accountant for the DWP Housing Benefit Return

Notice Description

In accordance with Housing Benefit and Council Tax legislation the service is required where Claimants appeal a decision made by the Oxford City Council that a formal submission is to be made to the appropriate tribunal service for a legal hearing. The Benefit Service has procured the service for the submission and attendance of tribunal hearings of the appeal procedures. Reconsideration and general enquiries regarding appeals will be dealt with by the Benefit Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2da205d5-8b9e-4f1f-a918-96b02950cd3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6723a44b-4dc6-44ce-abdd-cd6a769c44fe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2021 - 22 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1DS
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEAM NETSOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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