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title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of a Council Tax Discount and Reduction Review Service"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Framework Agreement for the provision of a Council Tax Discount and Reduction Review Service

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5202415e-b867-4117-898f-f3bd25a794a9

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council is seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the provision of a Council Tax Discount and Reduction Review Service." This procurement falls under the category of financial consultancy services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 5th November 2018. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,000,000, which will run from 1st January 2019 until 31st December 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in financial consultancy services or data management. Companies that conduct reviews related to Council Tax reductions, discounts, and empty properties would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this contract could enhance market presence and lead to further projects with local councils and government bodies.

## Notice

Each Council will require the supplier to conduct reviews of all Council Tax reductions which are relevant to the occupancy of a property and those residents. This will typically include; * All single person discounts * All other Council Tax discounts * All empty properties, including long term voids, which do not attract a reduction. * All Local Council Tax Reduction (LCTR) cases, in so far as the residents occupying the household will be reviewed. The Framework is split into two lots. Lot one for a data matching service only. Lot two for a full managed service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c18f617-786d-44b6-b488-2506eb38d7c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES; SYNECTICS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2019 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c18f617-786d-44b6-b488-2506eb38d7c5
- 1 Oct 2018 at 11:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8be228b-582e-4e18-8502-576ea902faa6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c18f617-786d-44b6-b488-2506eb38d7c5
  12th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8be228b-582e-4e18-8502-576ea902faa6
  1st October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/209381b8-99e5-4cf5-b381-ab6d008a0d2a
  eTendering system user guide
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login#
  eTendering system link for tender documents

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