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Administration and Delivery of Benefit Services for Former British Coal Corporation Employees

DESNZ GROUP COMMERCIAL

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15 Sep 2025 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involved the DESNZ Group Commercial, a ministry of the United Kingdom, which has awarded a contract to CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD for the "Administration and Delivery of Benefit Services for Former British Coal Corporation Employees." This procurement, classified under the CPV code '75100000' for administration services, pertains to the management of benefits relating to the contractual legacy entitlements of certain former British Coal employees. The procurement method was limited, signifying an award procedure without prior publication, with the contract valued at £9,000,000. It was signed on 8th September 2025, confirming the status of the procurement as complete.

This contract presents substantial business growth potential for companies specialising in large-scale administration services, particularly those with expertise in handling government-related benefit schemes. Given that the procurement was awarded through a limited method, enterprises with established governmental experience and the capability to manage complex benefit arrangements would be well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities. Such projects allow businesses to expand their portfolio and demonstrate proficiency within the public services sector, potentially leading to further governmental collaborations in the future.

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Notice Title

Administration and Delivery of Benefit Services for Former British Coal Corporation Employees

Notice Description

Administration and Delivery of Benefit Services for Former British Coal Corporation Employees

Lot Information

Lot 1

The arrangement type is a contract. In March 1995, following privatisation of the coal industry, HM Government inherited a legal obligation to certain former employees of the coal industry to fulfil a contractual legacy entitlement to an amount of solid fuel or cash-in-lieu of that fuel. This contract covers matters such as fraud and error, irrecoverable losses, instructions on solid fuel entitlements and management of cash entitlements.

Procurement Information

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fec0225-9243-4f2a-8a83-85687d50ace8 The department (DESNZ) approached the market with details outlined in the above link. This was to help establish the best route to market. Signaling that the opportunity would be going live.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056553-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months 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
DESNZ GROUP COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Waseem Rana
Contact Email
waseem.rana@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5BS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

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