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Council Tax and BenefitsAnnual Billing Contract

WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2018 at 15:22

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wyre Forest District Council is currently managing the Council Tax and Benefits Annual Billing Contract, which is classified within the printing and related services industry. This procurement process is in the award stage, having been published on 12 January 2018, following its initial tender announcement on 11 October 2016. The contract, valued at £40,000, spans a period starting from 1 December 2016 to 1 December 2019, with the option to extend for an additional two years. The electronic submission deadline for the tender was 4 November 2016. The services required include the provision of council tax bills and benefit notification letters for approximately 46,500 domestic properties in the Wyre Forest district, specifically serving a population reliant on housing benefits and council tax reduction schemes.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in printing and related services, particularly those with experience in handling municipal contracts or managing large-scale printing demands. Businesses that can efficiently produce and electronically manage the delivery of essential documentation such as council tax bills and benefit notifications will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with Wyre Forest District Council could also enhance a business’s reputation and portfolio within the local government sector, potentially opening doors to further opportunities in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Council Tax and BenefitsAnnual Billing Contract

Notice Description

Wyre Forest District Council is inviting tenders for their annual council tax billing and benefit award notification letters from 2017/18. The contract is required for a period of 3 years with the opportunity to extend for up to a further 2 years. There are approximately 46,500 domestic properties within the district of Wyre Forest, of which 9,500 receive housing benefit and local council tax reduction scheme (CTRS) and a further 400 receive housing benefit only. The computer system the Council uses is Civica Open Revenues. The requirement is to quote and provide a base stock of council tax bills for the purpose of the billing process. To receive both council tax billing data and housing benefit/CTRS notifications in the form of an electronic file for the printing of all council tax bills, all benefit notification letters and landlord notification letters. All submissions should be sent electronically to Pro-Contract Due North by 2pm, Friday 4th November 2016. Link to Due North: http://procontract.due-north.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b939f26-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b18eb5d4-af23-4d8d-8d59-3bce8bc55f98
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2017 - 29 Jan 2020 2-3 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
WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIDDERMINSTER
Postcode
DY11 7WF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wyre Forest
Electoral Ward
Mitton
Westminster Constituency
Wyre Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LATCHAM DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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