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Remote Benefit Processing Services

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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01 Feb 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council is conducting a procurement process for "Remote Benefit Processing Services," which includes the remote handling of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically related to health and general public services. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract signed on 1st February 2017. Interested parties can find further details and requirements on the council's procurement website. The submission period for the initial tender ran until 24th October 2016, and the procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in remote processing services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts related to social services. Companies that provide IT solutions, data processing, or any related services that can support local authorities in managing housing benefits efficiently would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations focused on social impact, such as those promoting targeted recruitment and training, may align well with the community benefit expectations outlined in the tender.

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Notice Title

Remote Benefit Processing Services

Notice Description

South Ayrshire Council Revenues and Benefits department has a requirement for remote processing of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction changes claims. The remote processing would predominantly include changes that have been notified via ATLAS (Automated Transfer to Local Authority Systems) (together with the update of the claim should there be any separate changes outstanding notified from another source) and also changes in circumstances reported from another source (non ATLAS) and changes of address.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council Revenues and Benefits department has a requirement for remote processing of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction changes claims. The remote processing would predominantly include changes that have been notified via ATLAS (Automated Transfer to Local Authority Systems) (together with the update of the claim should there be any separate changes outstanding notified from another source) and also changes in circumstances reported from another source (non ATLAS) and changes of address.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000463892
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271789
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

48812000 - Financial information systems

72222300 - Information technology services

72416000 - Application service providers

79940000 - Collection agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA8 8BH
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
UKM37 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr North
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271789
    Remote Benefit Processing Services - South Ayrshire Council Revenues and Benefits department has a requirement for remote processing of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction changes claims. The remote processing would predominantly include changes that have been notified via ATLAS (Automated Transfer to Local Authority Systems) (together with the update of the claim should there be any separate changes outstanding notified from another source) and also changes in circumstances reported from another source (non ATLAS) and changes of address.

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