---
title: "003264 - Single Person Discount (SPD) Monitoring Service Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06692b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# 003264 - Single Person Discount (SPD) Monitoring Service Review

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06692b

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## Summary

Durham County Council has issued an active tender for the "Single Person Discount (SPD) Monitoring Service Review," under the procurement method of open competition. The tender is classified under financial and tax consultancy services and is primarily set within the UKC14 region, encompassing Durham, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the enquiry period concluding on 3 April 2026, and the final submission deadline set for 13 April 2026. The tender, falling below the threshold category, is valued at £104,000 net, with a possibility of renewal for two additional 12-month periods subject to approval.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those focusing on financial and tax services. SMEs find it suitable, with allowances for electronic submissions. The contract offers a stable duration from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028, with the possibility of extensions. The procurement emphasises quality and price in the bidding process, with a 60-40 weighting, encouraging firms with strong service delivery capabilities to participate. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand their offerings within the public sector, especially those adept at providing intelligent solutions for tax-related 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 months allowable extensions - subject to commissioner and budget approval.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023496-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 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

- 16 Mar 2026 at 13:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023496-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 09:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022685-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023496-2026
  16th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022685-2026
  13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## 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#OPEN2026425Documentscanbeaccessedfreeofcharge,usingthereferenceabove.

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