--- title: "DBC (SF) Housing Benefit Resilience Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3feab71b-d1d7-4f2b-9fa6-f42cf500edb2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3feab71b-d1d7-4f2b-9fa6-f42cf500edb2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3feab71b-d1d7-4f2b-9fa6-f42cf500edb2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3feab71b-d1d7-4f2b-9fa6-f42cf500edb2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE" published: "2018-09-21" --- # DBC (SF) Housing Benefit Resilience Service Buyer: SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3feab71b-d1d7-4f2b-9fa6-f42cf500edb2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3feab71b-d1d7-4f2b-9fa6-f42cf500edb2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3feab71b-d1d7-4f2b-9fa6-f42cf500edb2.json) ## Summary Dacorum Borough Council is currently seeking bids for the "DBC (SF) Housing Benefit Resilience Service." This procurement falls within the benefit services category and is set to take place in the United Kingdom, specifically in Hertfordshire. The tender is in the active stage, with submission deadlines concluding on 3 October 2018 at 12 noon. The contract is expected to cover the period from 14 January 2019 to 13 January 2022, and it is viably structured under an open procedure procurement method, facilitating broad participation. The contract value ranges from £450,000 to £600,000, requiring processing of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support claims. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in benefit service provision, especially those equipped to manage on-demand claim processing. Companies with the capacity to allocate between 2 to 4 full-time equivalents (FTEs) annually to meet the demands of this contract would be ideal candidates. With TUPE regulations potentially applicable, businesses experienced in transitioning employees during such processes may find this tender particularly advantageous. ## Notice Dacorum Borough Council is tendering for a Housing Benefit Resilience Service. This contract will require on-demand processing of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support claims. The Service must have sufficient resources in place to process claims in a timely and accurate manner and will complement the remaining permanent establishment requiring between 2 and 4 FTE across each year of the contract as demand requires it. TUPE may apply. To access tender documents you will need to register at www.supplyhertfordshire.uk (if not already registered) and then you will be able to download tender documents of the project you are interested in and send enquiries via the correspondence function of the portal.(Contact the Intend helpline if you have any difficulty in registering on 0114 407 0065) Please submit your completed tender document via the Council's e-tendering portal no later than 12 noon 3 October 2018. Any tender submitted either manually or by email will not be accepted. Additional information: To access tender documents you will need to register at www.supplyhertfordshire.uk (if not already registered) and then you will be able to download tender documents of the project you are interested in and send enquiries via the correspondence function of the portal.(Contact the Intend helpline if you have any difficulty in registering on 0114 407 0065) Please submit your completed tender document via the Council's e-tendering portal no later than 12 noon 3 October 2018. Any tender submitted either manually or by email will not be accepted. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01294da-f50f-4c79-9e14-1608b7fa03c3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jan 2019 - 13 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP1 1HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Hemel Hempstead Town | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75310000 - Benefit services ## Release History - 21 Sep 2018 at 10:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01294da-f50f-4c79-9e14-1608b7fa03c3 - 21 Sep 2018 at 10:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01294da-f50f-4c79-9e14-1608b7fa03c3 - 24 Aug 2018 at 07:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01294da-f50f-4c79-9e14-1608b7fa03c3 - 22 Aug 2018 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01294da-f50f-4c79-9e14-1608b7fa03c3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01294da-f50f-4c79-9e14-1608b7fa03c3 21st September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.dacorum.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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