Tender

DBC (SF) Housing Benefit and Council Tax Resilience Service

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jan 2023 at 12:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dacorum Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Resilience Service. This contract will provide on-demand resilience to cope with peak workloads and staff absences. The deadline for submitting tender documents is 12 noon on 20th February 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period will run from 1st August 2023 to 1st August 2026. The contract falls under the Benefit services and Administrative services for business operations categories.

This tender by the Dacorum Borough Council offers opportunities for businesses experienced in Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, and Business Rates services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable for their expertise. The council's initiative aims to enhance its existing resources and ensure a smooth transition to Universal Credit, providing a significant growth opportunity for eligible businesses in the services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBC (SF) Housing Benefit and Council Tax Resilience Service

Notice Description

The provision of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support, and the collection of Council Tax and Business Rates are statutory functions of the Council that must be fulfilled. This contract will allow resilience to be provided on-demand to cope with peaks in workload and periods of unplanned staff absence. This resilience will complement the existing resources in the Service and help with the transition from Housing Benefit to Universal Credit. In Scope: The contract requires staff who are experienced in processing work in the following areas: o Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support o Council Tax o Business Rates The contract should provide flexible on-demand resources for each Service area. The current supplier has stated that TUPE may apply to this contract. All the Tender Documents and correspondence must be submitted via the Councils e-tendering portal.at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Please submit your completed tender document via the Council's e-tendering portal no later than 12 noon 20 February 2023. Any tender submitted either manually or by email will not be accepted. Additional information: All the Tender Documents and correspondence must be submitted via the Councils e-tendering portal.at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Please submit your completed tender document via the Council's e-tendering portal no later than 12 noon 20 February 2023. Any tender submitted either manually or by email will not be accepted. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f1eeed3-bd07-433e-9998-5ae8c0258559
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2023 - 1 Aug 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
HP1 1HH
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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