HCC - 05/21 - The Provision of 2021 Council Tax Review Framework
A Tender Notice
by HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 23.5 month
- Value
- £1M-£500K
- Sector
- BUSINESS
- Published
- 25 May 2021
- Delivery
- To 01 Apr 2024 (est.)
- Deadline
- 25 Jun 2021 11:00
Concepts
Location
Hertfordshire:
1 buyer
- Hertfordshire County Council Hertford
Description
Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of 2021 Council Tax Review Framework.
Lot Division
1 | Single Persons
For the single person discount, if claimants are found to be incorrectly claiming a discount on council tax by stating that they are a single person and should receive the 25% discount when they should not, then this discount should be removed. Claimants can re-apply for any discount post review and the District Council will require monitoring of all re-applications. Hertfordshire County Council will lead on the procurement of these services and manage the Framework on behalf of:• North Herts District Council • Three Rivers District Council• Broxbourne Borough Council• East Herts District Council• St. Albans City and District Council• Hertsmere Borough Council• Stevenage Borough Council• Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council• Dacorum Borough Council• Watford Borough Council• Oxfordshire County Council• Cherwell District Council The Framework Agreement period is for two (2) years with the option to extend for a up to a further two (2) yearsThe estimated total value of all of the Contracts is stated in II.1.5 an II.2.6 of this notice and is for initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extension.Please Note: the Council intends to award the Framework to a maximum of 4 providers per Lot |
2 | Empty Homes
For the empty homes discounts if residents are found to be incorrectly claiming a discount on an empty property, by living in a property which they have formerly said is 'empty and unfurnished' or ‘uninhabitable’, then this discount may be removed. Properties incorrectly classified as long term empty reduce the new homes bonus grant that can be claimed by local authorities.Hertfordshire County Council will lead on the procurement of these services and manage the Framework on behalf of:• North Herts District Council • Three Rivers District Council• Broxbourne Borough Council• East Herts District Council• St. Albans City and District Council• Hertsmere Borough Council• Stevenage Borough Council• Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council• Dacorum Borough Council• Watford Borough Council• Oxfordshire County Council• Cherwell District Council The Framework Agreement Period is for two (2) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) further yearsThe estimated total value of all of the Contracts is stated in II.1.5 an II.2.6 of this notice and is for initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extension.Please Note: the Council intends to award the Framework to a maximum of 4 providers per Lot |
Renewal Options
The Council will review its options towards the end of the Framework Agreement period
CPV Codes
- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
Indicators
- This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
- Options are available.
- Renewals are available.
Legal Justification
The framework does not exceed four (4) years it is for a core period of two (2) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years
Other Information
Further information in regards to this opportunity can be found in II.2.4 and VI.3 below. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3 below for further information. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on 25.06.2021. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted by the system. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Please note Hertfordshire County Council has worked closely with its districts and partners to create a joint procurement portal called supply Hertfordshire. This portal provides an e-Tendering system which is run by In-Tend.To access this procurement opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. In accordance with Regulation 53 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Council's procurement documents are available within the e-Tendering system.This is a one stage procurement process. Therefore, if you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the specified closing date and time. Tender submissions cannot be uploaded after this return deadline.Any clarifications regarding this opportunity must be raised through Correspondence area in the eTendering system.If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award a Framework Agreement or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result.The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under the law including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the organisation considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request.The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations bidding for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process. This is to ensure that they continue to meet the Council's requirements and remain financially viable to fulfil the requirements under the Framework Agreement.
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-02b4aa
- FTS 011576-2021