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Revenues and Housing Benefits Processing Support Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW

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Award

15 Jan 2025 at 09:48

Tender

26 Jun 2024 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Harrow has completed the procurement process for a "Revenues and Housing Benefits Processing Support Service." This service contract, identified by the code DN717009, falls under the 'Administration services' category (CPV code: 75100000) and is essential for the electronic processing of Council Tax, Benefits, Housing Benefit Overpayments, and Business Rates. The open procurement method was applied, and the contract was awarded to Capita Business Services Ltd for a total value of £9,551,662 GBP, with the contract signed on 12 December 2024. The service will cover the region of the United Kingdom and will span five years, with options for extension up to an additional four years. The procurement stage was successfully completed, fulfilling all criteria regarding quality, social value, and price.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in electronic administrative services. The long-term nature of the contract, with potential renewals, can provide sustained business benefits and stability. Large-scale providers, particularly those with capabilities in managing complex administrative functions electronically and adhering to high standards of quality and social value, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. This contract highlights the demand for efficient and technology-driven service delivery, providing an avenue for businesses to showcase their expertise in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Revenues and Housing Benefits Processing Support Service

Notice Description

Provision of the London Borough of Harrow's Council Tax, Benefits, Housing Benefit Overpayments and Business Rates Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service will remotely process defined Work Types described in the Specification primarily by electronic processing means. It does not include the handling of telephone calls and customer enquiries except as may occur if for example a Service Provider employee contacts a customer to clarify or request information needed to process the task concerned. The London Borough of Harrow's Revenues and Benefits service currently includes responsibility for: 96600 Council Tax properties, 5500 Business Rates properties, 8000 Housing Benefit Claimants, 12800 Council Tax Support Claimants.

Options: The contract is for 5 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years followed by a further option to extend for 1 year.

Renewal: The Council is looking for potential service provider to be awarded a contract for a period of 60 months with the option to extend for a further 36 months followed by a further option to extend for 12 months at the discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0472a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001295-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£9,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,551,662 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
Contact Name
Mr Martin Trim
Contact Email
martin.trim@harrow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2088635611

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA3 8FL
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Kenton West
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

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