Award

TC1130 - Provision of services to improve database accuracy, credit checking and tracing services for Council Tax and NDR

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2024 at 10:11

Tender

26 Jul 2023 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for financial and insurance services to improve database accuracy, credit checking, and tracing services for Council Tax and NDR. The contract value is £53,970, with TransUnion International UK Ltd and Destin Solutions Ltd as the suppliers. The contract period starts on 1st July 2024 and ends on 30th June 2026.

This tender opportunity involves the provision of services related to financial and insurance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses in the financial services industry would find this tender suitable for competition. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 28th August 2023.

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Notice Title

TC1130 - Provision of services to improve database accuracy, credit checking and tracing services for Council Tax and NDR

Notice Description

Provision of services to improve database accuracy, credit checking and tracing services for Council Tax and NDR split into the following lots: Lot 1: * The provision of discount review services for council tax. * The provision of credit reference checks for debt collection (including propensity to pay and vulnerability) and tracing facilities for absconders who have council tax debts and parking debts. * The provision of review services in respect of the New Homes Bonus for council tax Lot 2: * The provision of review services to identify new domestic dwellings not included on the council tax database Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday, 28th August 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dccc2d5f-edc0-45a2-9a8c-9bfc3c6fcee3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee0fc15e-99b6-4426-bae4-01f5ee960a8e
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louise Causley
Contact Email
louise.causley@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612344287

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DESTIN SOLUTIONS

TRANSUNION INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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