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Provision of Managed Work for Housing Benefit (HB) and Council Tax (CTR) Claims

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Managed Work for Housing Benefit (HB) and Council Tax (CTR) Claims". This contract falls under the services industry category and is located in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland (region UKM81). The process was conducted using an open procedure and has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 13th March 2026. The primary focus of this procurement is to aid the council by assessing HB and CTR claims, which includes the processing of new claims and any changes of circumstance. The awarded contract, valued at £160,000, highlights the council's requirement for a cost-effective, off-site processing solution alongside high accuracy and secure electronic connection standards.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the public service sector, particularly those specialising in administrative and support services. Companies that provide off-site managed services solutions, demonstrate proven governance and management arrangements, and possess expertise in liaising with public service client teams would be well-suited to benefit from similar opportunities. The involvement of NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, an SME, indicates the council's openness to smaller enterprises, providing a platform for growth through offering solutions that align with industry best practices and standards.

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Notice Title

Provision of Managed Work for Housing Benefit (HB) and Council Tax (CTR) Claims

Notice Description

The aim is to assist the Council by assessing HB and CTR claims, and the appointed supplier will process new claims and change of circumstance claims to completion. Requirements will include: A low cost, off-site processing solution; Guaranteed output with a high level of accuracy; A reliable, secure and fast electronic connection to their virtual network and industry best practice security; Proven governance and management arrangements; Achievement of service standards; Access to proven toolkits, processes and best practice for individual service areas; Access to expertise and professional capacity from their existing talent pool; Extensive experience of liaising with client service teams; and Processing and ongoing management of Housing Benefit & Council Tax Reduction cases.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim is to assist the Council by assessing HB and CTR claims, and the appointed supplier will process new claims and change of circumstance claims to completion. Requirements will include: A low cost, off-site processing solution; Guaranteed output with a high level of accuracy; A reliable, secure and fast electronic connection to their virtual network and industry best practice security; Proven governance and management arrangements; Achievement of service standards; Access to proven toolkits, processes and best practice for individual service areas; Access to expertise and professional capacity from their existing talent pool; Extensive experience of liaising with client service teams; and Processing and ongoing management of Housing Benefit & Council Tax Reduction cases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833514
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557184
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 months 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
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557184
    Provision of Managed Work for Housing Benefit (HB) and Council Tax (CTR) Claims - The aim is to assist the Council by assessing HB and CTR claims, and the appointed supplier will process new claims and change of circumstance claims to completion. Requirements will include: A low cost, off-site processing solution; Guaranteed output with a high level of accuracy; A reliable, secure and fast electronic connection to their virtual network and industry best practice security; Proven governance and management arrangements; Achievement of service standards; Access to proven toolkits, processes and best practice for individual service areas; Access to expertise and professional capacity from their existing talent pool; Extensive experience of liaising with client service teams; and Processing and ongoing management of Housing Benefit & Council Tax Reduction cases.

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