--- title: "Revenues and Benefits Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf619f16-92ef-4583-b08d-bcb1c61566cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf619f16-92ef-4583-b08d-bcb1c61566cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf619f16-92ef-4583-b08d-bcb1c61566cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf619f16-92ef-4583-b08d-bcb1c61566cd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-03-08" --- # Revenues and Benefits Service Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf619f16-92ef-4583-b08d-bcb1c61566cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf619f16-92ef-4583-b08d-bcb1c61566cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf619f16-92ef-4583-b08d-bcb1c61566cd.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Reading Borough Council, located in Reading, England, seeking to contract for the "Revenues and Benefits Service." This process falls under the Financial and Insurance Services category, with a focus on developments related to budget management and the administration of council tax, housing benefits, and business rates. The current procurement stage is Planning, with an engagement period ending on 6th April 2018. The council aims to explore innovative solutions while the expected contract value ranges between £1.5 million to £2.5 million annually. This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for suppliers with expertise in delivering financial and administrative services, particularly in local government contexts. Businesses that possess a proven track record in providing Revenues and Benefits services, specifically those capable of executing contracts valued at a minimum of £1 million annually, are well-suited to participate. The council welcomes innovative proposals, which may open avenues for new partnerships and expanded service delivery models in the public sector. ## Notice Reading Borough Council (RBC) is a Unitary Authority in Berkshire serving a population of more than 160,000 people. Further information on the profile of RBC can be found at http://www.reading.gov.uk/borough-profile RBC continues to face significant pressure on budgets with further savings to be made over the next three years. The Council has already made savings in the Corporate Support Services (CSS) function (which includes administration of Housing Benefits, Council Tax Support, collection of Council Tax, Business Rates and Sundry Debts) but further savings and additional income targets are required. In February 2018, the Council approved a decision to market test the Revenues and Benefits services with the objective to identify if service providers could deliver the services at a lower cost whilst maintaining or improving service quality. As a result, the Council is now considering a public procurement exercise to identify a supplier to deliver these services. Additional information: Organisations who wish to express an interest in entering into a preliminary dialogue with the council in respect of the provision of these services should complete and submit an expression of interest. Interested organisations are asked to self-certify that they can meet the minimum requirements related to previous experience and current examples of delivering similar services. Reading Borough Council intends to use the information supplied to assess whether suitable suppliers exist to meet our requirements. If the Council decides that there is sufficient interest from suppliers we may decide to proceed with a procurement exercise via further OJEU advertisement, which will formerly invite tenders. The Council does not commit to enter into a formal procurement exercise at this stage. Background Reading Borough Council (RBC) is a Unitary Authority in Berkshire serving a population of more than 160,000 people. Further information on the profile of RBC can be found at http://www.reading.gov.uk/borough-profile RBC continues to face significant pressure on budgets with further savings to be made over the next three years. The Council has already made savings in the Corporate Support Services (CSS) function (which includes administration of Housing Benefits, Council Tax Support, collection of Council Tax, Business Rates and Sundry Debts) but further savings and additional income targets are required. In February 2018, the Council approved a decision to market test the Revenues and Benefits services with the objective to identify if service providers could deliver the services at a lower cost whilst maintaining or improving service quality. As a result, the Council is now considering a public procurement exercise to identify a supplier to deliver these services. The contract value is expected to be in the range PS1.5m - PS2.5m p.a. Contract duration is open for discussion. The Council is keen to hear from potential suppliers about innovative commercial models for the delivery of these services. to enter into dialogue with organisations which meet a minimum requirement to deliver these services. The minimum requirement is to demonstrate the delivery of at least one contract for Revenues and Benefits Services (as identified in scope) with a minimum value of PS1m p.a. This is an early engagement exercise as part of the development of a planned procurement. Organisations interested in responding to the consultation should download the documents which are available on the Council's e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home and complete as instructed. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6785312-694e-4fc0-8d7b-370131b2bb10 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Apr 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services - 75100000 - Administration services ## Release History - 8 Mar 2018 at 16:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6785312-694e-4fc0-8d7b-370131b2bb10 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6785312-694e-4fc0-8d7b-370131b2bb10 8th March 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b91bb92-647d-4edf-8414-97e041839389 Background Information - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current Further details available from ## Notice URLs - http://www.reading.gov.uk/borough-profile - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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