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title: "Administration and Delivery of Benefit Services for Former British Coal Corporation Employees"
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# Administration and Delivery of Benefit Services for Former British Coal Corporation Employees

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46094ce5-402c-48ac-8662-57d213ab108d

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## Summary

The procurement process related to the "Administration and Delivery of Benefit Services for Former British Coal Corporation Employees" is managed by DESNZ. This contract, classified under the administration services industry (CPV code 75100000), focuses on fulfilling the contractual legacy entitlements of certain former coal industry employees, such as managing fraud, error, and both solid fuel and cash entitlements. The contract was awarded to CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD and encompasses various regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and others. The award stage has been completed with the contract due to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2031. The procurement was conducted through a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total value of £9,000,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specializing in administration services with capabilities to manage complex entitlement schemes effectively. Medium to large businesses, especially those with a track record in public sector contracts and experience working with utility providers or governmental bodies, would find this contract particularly appealing. Additionally, businesses that can offer robust fraud management and loss recovery services may find added value in participating in further similar tenders. Small to medium enterprises may also benefit from aspects of this procurement, as the suitability criteria indicate the potential for SME engagement.

## Notice

In March 1995, following privatisation of the coal industry, HM Government inherited a legal obligation to certain former employees of the coal industry to fulfill a contractual legacy entitlement to an amount of solid fuel or cash-in-lieu of that fuel. This contract covers matters such as fraud and error, irrecoverable losses, instructions on solid fuel entitlements and management of cash entitlements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cad415c4-d561-46bb-9f5c-493349394ec0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DESNZ |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 5BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Blackfriars & Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cad415c4-d561-46bb-9f5c-493349394ec0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cad415c4-d561-46bb-9f5c-493349394ec0
  15th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66e3c956-fb5e-44a1-96b2-49384f448940
  Redacted contract

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