Tender

GB-Telford: Council Tax Support Consultant

TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL

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Tender

03 May 2019 at 15:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking a consultant for the "Council Tax Support Consultant" tender, which aims to revise the Local Council Tax Support scheme for working-age residents, slated to take effect in April 2020. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage and is classified under technical analysis or consultancy services. The tender period ends on 17th May 2019, with the resultant contract anticipated to start on 28th May 2019, lasting until 31st March 2020. This opportunity is part of an open procurement method designed to encourage submissions from various suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) experienced in benefits and revenues consultancy, particularly those with prior involvement in council tax support schemes. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of Universal Credit and a collaborative approach to project execution would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could facilitate growth by expanding the service offering and reputation within the local government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Telford: Council Tax Support Consultant

Notice Description

We wish to consider options to amend our Local Council Tax Support scheme for working age residents from April 2020 to a scheme that is simpler and more efficient to administer, whilst ensuring a fair distribution of our Council Tax support scheme funding. To assist us we wish to engage with an experienced Benefits and Revenues consultant, who has experience of implementing Council Tax Support Schemes in other Local Authorities, has a detailed understanding of Universal Credit and who can work in collaboration with us to undertake a range of tasks as detailed in the Quotation Document. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Please ensure that you allow yourself at least 2 hours when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have to upload multiple documents. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all documents in an application like WinZip.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a90f6c8-c54d-4080-9c61-060d463485cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7093b15c-2add-422f-a5b3-bcae540d9b20
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 6-12 months
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
TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Further Information

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