---
title: "Remote Benefit Processing Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000463892"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2017-02-01"
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# Remote Benefit Processing Services

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000463892

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council is conducting a procurement process for "Remote Benefit Processing Services," which includes the remote handling of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically related to health and general public services. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract signed on 1st February 2017. Interested parties can find further details and requirements on the council's procurement website. The submission period for the initial tender ran until 24th October 2016, and the procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in remote processing services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts related to social services. Companies that provide IT solutions, data processing, or any related services that can support local authorities in managing housing benefits efficiently would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations focused on social impact, such as those promoting targeted recruitment and training, may align well with the community benefit expectations outlined in the tender.

## Notice

South Ayrshire Council Revenues and Benefits department has a requirement for remote processing of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction changes claims. The remote processing would predominantly include changes that have been notified via ATLAS (Automated Transfer to Local Authority Systems) (together with the update of the claim should there be any separate changes outstanding notified from another source) and also changes in circumstances reported from another source (non ATLAS) and changes of address.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council Revenues and Benefits department has a requirement for remote processing of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction changes claims. The remote processing would predominantly include changes that have been notified via ATLAS (Automated Transfer to Local Authority Systems) (together with the update of the claim should there be any separate changes outstanding notified from another source) and also changes in circumstances reported from another source (non ATLAS) and changes of address.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271789 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2017 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA8 8BH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr North |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | UKM37 South Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48812000 - Financial information systems
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72416000 - Application service providers
- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271789

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271789
  Remote Benefit Processing Services - South Ayrshire Council Revenues and Benefits department has a requirement for remote processing of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction changes claims. The remote processing would predominantly include changes that have been notified via ATLAS (Automated Transfer to Local Authority Systems) (together with the update of the claim should there be any separate changes outstanding notified from another source) and also changes in circumstances reported from another source (non ATLAS) and changes of address.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000463892

## Provenance

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