External Offsite Revenues Processing Service in respect of Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates

Concepts

• edinburgh
• office support

Location

Edinburgh

Description

Processing Council Tax, Benefits and National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) details in respect of occupants / properties within the city to enable subsequent collection of all payments due and provide financial assistance to customers eligible for Council Tax reduction and / or Housing Benefit (if applicable).

Total Quantity or Scope

The City of Edinburgh Council is responsible for processing Council Tax, Benefits and National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) details in respect of occupants / properties within the city to enable subsequent collection of all payments due and provide financial assistance to customers eligible for Council Tax reduction and / or Housing Benefit (if applicable). These are crucially important revenue streams for the Council to help fund essential core services and provide support to those who have a low income.

Renewal Options

This ITT will be for a period of three years with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79500000 - Office-support services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 25297. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Contractors are expected to offer a suitable community benefit linked to the service. Further information can be found within the tender documentation. (SC Ref:746430)