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Administration and Delivery of Benefit Services for Former British Coal Corporation Employees

DESNZ

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15 Sep 2025 at 10:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process related to the "Administration and Delivery of Benefit Services for Former British Coal Corporation Employees" is managed by DESNZ. This contract, classified under the administration services industry (CPV code 75100000), focuses on fulfilling the contractual legacy entitlements of certain former coal industry employees, such as managing fraud, error, and both solid fuel and cash entitlements. The contract was awarded to CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD and encompasses various regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and others. The award stage has been completed with the contract due to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2031. The procurement was conducted through a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total value of £9,000,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specializing in administration services with capabilities to manage complex entitlement schemes effectively. Medium to large businesses, especially those with a track record in public sector contracts and experience working with utility providers or governmental bodies, would find this contract particularly appealing. Additionally, businesses that can offer robust fraud management and loss recovery services may find added value in participating in further similar tenders. Small to medium enterprises may also benefit from aspects of this procurement, as the suitability criteria indicate the potential for SME engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Administration and Delivery of Benefit Services for Former British Coal Corporation Employees

Notice Description

In March 1995, following privatisation of the coal industry, HM Government inherited a legal obligation to certain former employees of the coal industry to fulfill a contractual legacy entitlement to an amount of solid fuel or cash-in-lieu of that fuel. This contract covers matters such as fraud and error, irrecoverable losses, instructions on solid fuel entitlements and management of cash entitlements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46094ce5-402c-48ac-8662-57d213ab108d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cad415c4-d561-46bb-9f5c-493349394ec0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 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
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5BS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

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