Award

Framework for Additional Processing Capacity for the Council's Assessment & Awards Team based within Transactional and Customer Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Aug 2023 at 11:31

Tender

19 Apr 2023 at 07:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for a framework agreement to provide additional processing capacity for the Council's Assessment & Awards Team within Transactional and Customer Services. The procurement falls under the services main procurement category in the business services industry. The framework agreement includes two lots for Council Tax and Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction. The initial total spend estimate is £500,000 across both lots over the framework's lifecycle, with the possibility of extensions. The contract was signed on 1st July 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers in the business services sector, particularly those specializing in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, to compete for providing additional processing capacity to Durham County Council. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been awarded, creating a pathway for business growth. Interested businesses can explore the potential to contribute to the Council's Assessment and Awards Service while focusing on quality criteria like previous experience, delivery personnel, methodology, and social value, along with competitive pricing.

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Notice Title

Framework for Additional Processing Capacity for the Council's Assessment & Awards Team based within Transactional and Customer Services

Notice Description

This framework agreement is for the provision of additional processing capacity for the Council's Assessment and Awards Service. The framework will provide offsite processing capacity to enable processing of work packages for Council Tax, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction. This framework has been divided into the following Lots: * Lot 1 Council Tax * Lot 2 Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Potential suppliers may submit a tender for one Lot or both Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately. The value of 500 000 GBP is an estimated total spend over both lots over the life of the framework including optional extensions.

Lot Information

Council Tax

This framework agreement is for the provision of additional processing capacity for the Council's Assessment and Awards Service. The framework will provide offsite processing capacity to enable processing of work packages for Council Tax, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction. This framework has been divided into the following Lots: * Lot 1 Council Tax * Lot 2 Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Potential suppliers may submit a tender for one Lot or both Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately. The value of 500 000 GBP is an estimated total spend over both lots over the life of the framework including optional extensions. Additional information: Contract reference number: DN666452

Renewal: The expected start date for the proposed framework is 01 July 2023. The expected end date for the proposed framework is 30 June 2025. The proposed framework is to be let with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the actual end date.

Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction

This framework agreement is for the provision of additional processing capacity for the Council's Assessment and Awards Service. The framework will provide offsite processing capacity to enable processing of work packages for Council Tax, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction. This framework has been divided into the following Lots: * Lot 1 Council Tax * Lot 2 Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Potential suppliers may submit a tender for one Lot or both Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately. The value of 500 000 GBP is an estimated total spend over both lots over the life of the framework including optional extensions. Additional information: Contract reference number: DN666452

Renewal: The expected start date for the proposed framework is 01 July 2023. The expected end date for the proposed framework is 30 June 2025. The proposed framework is to be let with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the actual end date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c1e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024621-2023
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

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Guy Aynsley
Contact Email
guy.aynsley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000264387

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

CIVICA

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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