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title: "TC1130 - Provision of services to improve database accuracy, credit checking and tracing services for Council Tax and NDR"
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# TC1130 - Provision of services to improve database accuracy, credit checking and tracing services for Council Tax and NDR

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dccc2d5f-edc0-45a2-9a8c-9bfc3c6fcee3

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for financial and insurance services to improve database accuracy, credit checking, and tracing services for Council Tax and NDR. The contract value is £53,970, with TransUnion International UK Ltd and Destin Solutions Ltd as the suppliers. The contract period starts on 1st July 2024 and ends on 30th June 2026.

This tender opportunity involves the provision of services related to financial and insurance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses in the financial services industry would find this tender suitable for competition. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 28th August 2023.

## Notice

Provision of services to improve database accuracy, credit checking and tracing services for Council Tax and NDR split into the following lots: Lot 1: * The provision of discount review services for council tax. * The provision of credit reference checks for debt collection (including propensity to pay and vulnerability) and tracing facilities for absconders who have council tax debts and parking debts. * The provision of review services in respect of the New Homes Bonus for council tax Lot 2: * The provision of review services to identify new domestic dwellings not included on the council tax database Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday, 28th August 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee0fc15e-99b6-4426-bae4-01f5ee960a8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,970 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DESTIN SOLUTIONS; TRANSUNION INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 May 2024 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee0fc15e-99b6-4426-bae4-01f5ee960a8e
- 26 Jul 2023 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21902741-bc7f-4641-aff7-ab28be0192a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee0fc15e-99b6-4426-bae4-01f5ee960a8e
  15th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21902741-bc7f-4641-aff7-ab28be0192a3
  26th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

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