Award

Revenues and Benefits Application Form Functionality

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Feb 2022 at 14:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a procurement titled "Revenues and Benefits Application Form Functionality". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on application service providers, and is located in Oldbury, West Midlands. The procurement is at the award stage, with an active contract awarded on 30th November 2021, amounting to £34,000 GBP. The contract period is set to commence from 1st December 2021 and will last until 30th November 2025. This tender was initiated as a call-off from the G Cloud Framework, aimed at streamlining grant applications and Test and Trace payments during the ongoing demands presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the technology and software development sectors, particularly those focused on digital solutions for public service applications. Companies capable of delivering online platforms that can facilitate grant applications and automate administrative processes would be well-suited to compete in this space. With the ongoing potential for further public sector contracts aimed at addressing post-pandemic challenges, interested suppliers should consider engaging with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council to explore future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Revenues and Benefits Application Form Functionality

Notice Description

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic the Revenues and Benefits Service has been responsible for administering many of the government's schemes and initiatives designed to provide financial support to individuals and businesses. The demand on the service has been great and has stretched resources throughout what has become a very difficult period. During the pandemic the service has been responsible for awarding the various grants available to businesses as well as test and trace payments which we are committed to pay until 31st March 2022. In addition to this the service has been informed that it is also now responsible for administering the new Household Support Grant effective from 1st October 2021 to 31st March 2022. It is currently not known if there will be a need to administer other similar grants or award schemes associated with life after Covid but it is prudent for the service to prepare for such eventualities. An online platform is required which allow businesses or individuals to apply for grants and Test and Trace payments, taking the administrative burden away from the service itself. Additional information: This is a call off from the G Cloud Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664a9bbe-7feb-4270-9fed-4bfa8d703d25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2025 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jessica Prince
Contact Email
jessica_prince@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 3619

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASCENDANT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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