Award

Single Occupancy Discount Review Service

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2024 at 00:00

Tender

13 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a "Single Occupancy Discount Review Service." The Council is responsible for collecting council tax for 262,000 dwellings, with 90,000 currently receiving a single occupancy discount. The Council sought a third party to manage a service to review, validate, and update SOD accounts. The contract value is £240,000, signed on March 12, 2024, with the award period starting on March 20, 2024. The procurement stage was 'award,' and the buying organisation is The City of Edinburgh Council located in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender for the Single Occupancy Discount Review Service offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector. Companies experienced in managing and reviewing financial accounts and providing high-quality services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing a transparent and competitive process for potential suppliers. The City of Edinburgh Council aims to support growth and efficiency in its tax collection processes through this contract.

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Notice Title

Single Occupancy Discount Review Service

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is responsible for the collection of council tax for approximately 262,000 dwellings. Around 90,000 of these are currently in receipt of a single occupancy discount (SOD). The Council is seeking to procure a third party to undertake a fully managed service that will review, validate, and update the Council's SOD accounts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is responsible for the collection of council tax for approximately 262,000 dwellings. Around 90,000 of these are currently in receipt of a single occupancy discount (SOD). The Council is seeking to procure a third party to undertake a fully managed service that will review, validate, and update the Council's SOD accounts.

Renewal: This requirement will be for a period of three years with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000750135
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501322
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20241 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ben Fulton
Contact Email
ben.fulton@edinburgh.gov.uk, nicole.sherry@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922, +44 1315296432

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATATANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492485
    Single Occupancy Discount Review Service - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is responsible for the collection of council tax for approximately 262,000 dwellings. Around 90,000 of these are currently in receipt of a single occupancy discount (SOD). The Council is seeking to procure a third party to undertake a fully managed service that will review, validate, and update the Council's SOD accounts.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501322
    Single Occupancy Discount Review Service - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is responsible for the collection of council tax for approximately 262,000 dwellings. Around 90,000 of these are currently in receipt of a single occupancy discount (SOD). The Council is seeking to procure a third party to undertake a fully managed service that will review, validate, and update the Council's SOD accounts.

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