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Review and Verification of Entitlement to Council Tax Single Person Discount

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by the Argyll and Bute Council, which aims to obtain services for the "Review and Verification of Entitlement to Council Tax Single Person Discount." This tender is categorised under general public services in the services industry and is set in Argyll and Bute, UK. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, currently at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 27th September 2018 at 12:00 PM. The contract value is estimated at £23,000, and significant dates relevant to this tender include the contract signing date on 10th December 2018, after initial bidding concluded.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and verification services, particularly those experienced in public services, data verification, or fraud detection. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the scale and scope of the project, which aims to efficiently identify eligible council tax single person discount claimants while addressing potential fraudulent claims. Successfully winning this contract can bolster a firm's reputation and capabilities within public sector engagements, ultimately fostering growth through ongoing relationships with local authorities.

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Notice Title

Review and Verification of Entitlement to Council Tax Single Person Discount

Notice Description

Services required in respect of council tax checking and verification for single person discount claimants

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council is aiming to confirm entitlement to council tax single person discount as efficiently and effectively as possible, with minimum impact on both the taxpayer and the Council, highlighting and addressing any potentially fraudulent claims, to enable the removal of the discount where appropriate, and increase the amount of Council Tax collected.

Renewal: Possible extension of 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000555402
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341421
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20187 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
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Artem Derevyankin, Emma Graham
Contact Email
artem.derevyankin@argyll-bute.gov.uk, emma.graham@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604088, +44 1586555205

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATATANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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