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Review and Verification of Entitlement to Council Tax Single Person Discount and Second Home Classification

Notice Description

Returns are invited for the provision of services to support the review, verification and ongoing monitoring of Council Tax Single Person Discount (SPD) and Second Home classifications, including alignment with sole and main residence status. This includes: - Verification of SPD entitlement - Review of second home classifications - Alignment with sole and main residence status - Identification of incorrect or potentially fraudulent claims The Council is seeking delivery of an initial full canvass followed by a programme of rolling and periodic full reviews. The initial canvass is expected to commence from 30 June 2026, with subsequent review activity delivered throughout the contract period.

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The Council will provide electronic datasets of all taxpayers currently in receipt of 25% Single Person Discount for Council Tax together with data relating to existing second home classifications and the wider Council Tax base (approximately 50,000 properties), to support identification of both existing and potential second homes. Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to ensure that: - Discounts are correctly applied - Premiums are correctly applied - Property classifications are accurate - Revenue collection is maximised - Fraud and error are minimised Full details of this requirement are enclosed in the attached ITT Document.. Full details of this requirement are enclosed in the attached ITT Document.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830220
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555072
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Contract 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: 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
CPV Codes: 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: £45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 1 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: 26 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority: Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward: Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency: Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555072
Review and Verification of Entitlement to Council Tax Single Person Discount and Second Home Classification - Returns are invited for the provision of services to support the review, verification and ongoing monitoring of Council Tax Single Person Discount (SPD) and Second Home classifications, including alignment with sole and main residence status. This includes: - Verification of SPD entitlement - Review of second home classifications - Alignment with sole and main residence status - Identification of incorrect or potentially fraudulent claims The Council is seeking delivery of an initial full canvass followed by a programme of rolling and periodic full reviews. The initial canvass is expected to commence from 30 June 2026, with subsequent review activity delivered throughout the contract period.

Notice URLs

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