--- title: "Review and Verification of Entitlement to Council Tax Single Person Discount" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000555402" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000555402" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000555402.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000555402.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-09" --- # Review and Verification of Entitlement to Council Tax Single Person Discount Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000555402 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000555402) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000555402.json) ## Summary The procurement process is conducted by the Argyll and Bute Council, which aims to obtain services for the "Review and Verification of Entitlement to Council Tax Single Person Discount." This tender is categorised under general public services in the services industry and is set in Argyll and Bute, UK. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, currently at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 27th September 2018 at 12:00 PM. The contract value is estimated at £23,000, and significant dates relevant to this tender include the contract signing date on 10th December 2018, after initial bidding concluded. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and verification services, particularly those experienced in public services, data verification, or fraud detection. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the scale and scope of the project, which aims to efficiently identify eligible council tax single person discount claimants while addressing potential fraudulent claims. Successfully winning this contract can bolster a firm's reputation and capabilities within public sector engagements, ultimately fostering growth through ongoing relationships with local authorities. ## Notice Services required in respect of council tax checking and verification for single person discount claimants ### Lot Information Lot 1 Argyll and Bute Council is aiming to confirm entitlement to council tax single person discount as efficiently and effectively as possible, with minimum impact on both the taxpayer and the Council, highlighting and addressing any potentially fraudulent claims, to enable the removal of the discount where appropriate, and increase the amount of Council Tax collected. Renewal: Possible extension of 1 year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341421 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Dec 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £23,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DATATANK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341421 - 28 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329562 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329562&idx=1 28th August 2018 - Invite to Quote - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329562&idx=2 28th August 2018 - T and C's - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329562&idx=3 28th August 2018 - Privacy Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329562 Review and Verification of Entitlement to Council Tax Single Person Discount - Services required in respect of council tax checking and verification for single person discount claimants - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN341421 Review and Verification of Entitlement to Council Tax Single Person Discount - Services required in respect of council tax checking and verification for single person discount claimants ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000555402 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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