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title: "Provision of Financial Assessment, Payments and Debt Recovery Service"
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buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Financial Assessment, Payments and Debt Recovery Service

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77da9a84-3795-426d-b741-1c731107d2ff

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council issued a tender titled "Provision of Financial Assessment, Payments and Debt Recovery Service" to secure an on-demand service for its Revenues & Benefits Services and Social Services Assessments. The procurement falls under the financial and insurance services category, with a total contract value of £300,000. This contract commenced on 1 April 2022 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2023, with no extensions available. The tender process was classified under 'Other' procurement methods and has already been completed, with the end of the tender period on 1 March 2022.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in financial services, particularly those experienced in claims processing and debt recovery. Businesses that can offer efficient handling of Housing Benefit and Council Tax support claims would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging with BCP Revenues & Benefits Services and similar councils can lead to further contracts, aiding in business growth and expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

To provide an 'on-demand' service to BCP Revenues & Benefits Services and Social Services Assessments. This includes processing new claims and change in circumstances and dealing with over-payments for Housing Benefit and Council Tax support claims. The contract starts on 01 April 2022 & ends on 31 March 2023. There are no available extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd66f4ca-f03e-41d3-a4ab-9aac82eca595 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIVICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2022 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd66f4ca-f03e-41d3-a4ab-9aac82eca595
- 4 Apr 2022 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe01874-8df3-4d2e-834f-38a7986b91cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd66f4ca-f03e-41d3-a4ab-9aac82eca595
  4th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe01874-8df3-4d2e-834f-38a7986b91cb
  4th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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