--- title: "GB-Telford: Council Tax Support Consultant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a90f6c8-c54d-4080-9c61-060d463485cf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a90f6c8-c54d-4080-9c61-060d463485cf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a90f6c8-c54d-4080-9c61-060d463485cf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a90f6c8-c54d-4080-9c61-060d463485cf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL" published: "2019-05-03" --- # GB-Telford: Council Tax Support Consultant Buyer: TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a90f6c8-c54d-4080-9c61-060d463485cf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a90f6c8-c54d-4080-9c61-060d463485cf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a90f6c8-c54d-4080-9c61-060d463485cf.json) ## Summary Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking a consultant for the "Council Tax Support Consultant" tender, which aims to revise the Local Council Tax Support scheme for working-age residents, slated to take effect in April 2020. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage and is classified under technical analysis or consultancy services. The tender period ends on 17th May 2019, with the resultant contract anticipated to start on 28th May 2019, lasting until 31st March 2020. This opportunity is part of an open procurement method designed to encourage submissions from various suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) experienced in benefits and revenues consultancy, particularly those with prior involvement in council tax support schemes. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of Universal Credit and a collaborative approach to project execution would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could facilitate growth by expanding the service offering and reputation within the local government sector. ## Notice We wish to consider options to amend our Local Council Tax Support scheme for working age residents from April 2020 to a scheme that is simpler and more efficient to administer, whilst ensuring a fair distribution of our Council Tax support scheme funding. To assist us we wish to engage with an experienced Benefits and Revenues consultant, who has experience of implementing Council Tax Support Schemes in other Local Authorities, has a detailed understanding of Universal Credit and who can work in collaboration with us to undertake a range of tasks as detailed in the Quotation Document. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Please ensure that you allow yourself at least 2 hours when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have to upload multiple documents. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all documents in an application like WinZip. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7093b15c-2add-422f-a5b3-bcae540d9b20 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL | | Locality | TELFORD | | Post town | Telford | | Postcode | TF3 4JA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | | Local authority | Telford and Wrekin | | Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank | | Westminster constituency | Telford | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services ## Release History - 3 May 2019 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7093b15c-2add-422f-a5b3-bcae540d9b20 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7093b15c-2add-422f-a5b3-bcae540d9b20 3rd May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Telford:-Council-Tax-Support-Consultant/5SE9ZW3X2H Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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