---
title: "002360 - Single Person Discount (SPD) Monitoring Service Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cf8c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-20"
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# 002360 - Single Person Discount (SPD) Monitoring Service Review

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf8c

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by Durham County Council for the "002360 - Single Person Discount (SPD) Monitoring Service Review". This opportunity, classified under financial and tax consultancy services, is situated in the region of Durham, UK (UKC14). The tender is currently in the active stage, inviting bids through an open procurement method with details accessible online. Key timelines include the enquiry period ending on 12th November 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 24th November 2025. The awarded contract will commence on 1st February 2026 and extend to 31st January 2028, with potential extensions available.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for growth, especially for consultancy firms specialising in financial and tax services. With a contract value of up to £124,800, the service requires a focus on quality, as reflected in the 60% weighting for quality criteria versus a 40% price weighting in the award criteria. Businesses capable of delivering automated solutions seamlessly integrating with local government tax systems would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement is designed to stimulate competition among providers offering innovative and reliable consultancy services.

## Notice

Previously a simple form was completed where the customer signs to confirm they are the only resident adult liable for Council Tax, before SPD is awarded. Whilst this option is still available to customers, from 2017 they can also complete an intelligent online open channel form that transfers to Durham County Council's (DCC) council tax system and automatically updates the liability awarding the discount. This has removed the need for any manual intervention from DCC Awards Officers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066623-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,000 |
| Lots value | £104,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC14 Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 10:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066623-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066623-2025
  20th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.open-uk.org

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org/
- https://www.open-uk.org/002360-SinglePersonDiscount(SPD)MonitoringServiceReviewProject#OPEN20251729

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