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HCC - 05/21 - The Provision of 2021 Council Tax Review Framework

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2022 at 11:00

Tender

25 May 2021 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council is currently engaged in the tender process for the "Provision of 2021 Council Tax Review Framework" within the financial and insurance services industry category. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 12:00 Noon on 25 June 2021. The contract, valued at £500,000, covers services related to Council Tax discounts for both empty homes and single persons, and will operate within the delivery region of UKH23. This open procedure allows interested candidates to express their interest through the supply Hertfordshire e-Tendering system.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for companies specialising in financial services and consulting, especially those with expertise in local government frameworks and tax compliance. Businesses that are well-versed in handling council tax matters, particularly in relation to discount assessments and client service support, would be in a strong position to compete for this framework agreement, which may include multiple contracts and options to extend for an additional two years.

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Notice Title

HCC - 05/21 - The Provision of 2021 Council Tax Review Framework

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of the Council Tax Framework. This is an award notice and this opportunity is now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Lot Information

Empty Homes

Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of the Council Tax Framework. This is an award notice and this opportunity is now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Options: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years

Renewal: The Council will review its options towards the end of the Framework Agreement period

Single Persons

Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of the Council Tax Framework. This is an award notice and this opportunity is now closed. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Options: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years

Renewal: The Council will review its options towards the end of the Framework Agreement period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b4aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009713-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement Group
Contact Email
zoe.upson@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01707292463

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DATALINK

LIBERATA

NORTHGATE PUBLIC SERVICES

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