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Continuous Single Person Discount & Long-Term Empty Reviews

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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23 May 2025 at 16:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council involves the "Continuous Single Person Discount & Long-Term Empty Reviews" contract. This process, belonging to the administrative housing services category, was conducted to address council tax discounts and identify potential fraud or misrepresentation for over 111,000 properties. Located in Pontypridd, UK, the procurement followed a limited competition method below threshold, concluding with the award to Datatank Limited. Key dates include the contract signing on 21st May 2025, with the contract actively running from 26th May 2025 to 25th May 2027. The total gross value of the contract amounts to £105,600.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in administrative services and housing sector analysis. Companies with expertise in identifying tax discrepancies or with a focus on local government services would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), akin to Datatank Limited, that leverage specialised skills in data analysis and fraud detection within the public sector, can find lucrative prospects in such contracts. Participation in similar procurement projects can significantly enhance a business's portfolio and credibility in the public sector service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Continuous Single Person Discount & Long-Term Empty Reviews

Notice Description

The Council (RCT) has over 111,000 council tax dwellings and of these over 40,000 are being allowed the 25% single person discount. In addition, RCT has a high number of "long term" empty properties (empty 12 months or more) that are subject to a 100% council tax bill plus a council tax "premium" of up to 200% (in addition to the standard council tax rate). The contract is for a supplier to review these properties to identify areas of fraud or mis-representation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027079-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75123000 - Administrative housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,396 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 25 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rctcbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATATANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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