Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Lincolnshire County Council
Orchard House, Orchard Street
Lincoln
LN1 1BA
Contact
Mr Dan Charlesworth
dan.charlesworth@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Lincolnshire - Council Tax - Continuous Single Person Discount Review
Reference number
DN596975
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72300000 - Data services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Lincolnshire County Council and the seven Lincolnshire District Councils are looking to procure a supply partner who will provide a fully managed Single Persons Discount (SPD) Council Tax continuous review and referral service throughout each year of the contract.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 72300000 - Data services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire County Council and the seven Lincolnshire District Councils have traditionally contracted to undertake periodic 'Bulk reviews' of their Single Person Discount Council Tax review. It is believed a move to a continuous rolling review will help increase revenue
Before making the change, LCC wish to undertake market engagement with interest parties to test assumptions and to help shape a mutually beneficial commercial model. Interested parties are invited to request a Teams virtual meeting with LCC anticipated to take place on the 1st March 2022 (on a first come first served basis) or they will have the option to complete a questionnaire instead.
Engagement will focus on areas such as determining a fair approach to pricing, the attractiveness of a revenue target, ability to tailor processes to different authority partners etc.
It is expected any resulting procurement will be conducted on an open basis but this will be determined following the conclusion of the market engagement exercise
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract is anticipated to last 4 to 5 years so renewal options will be explored approximately 6-12 months prior to the contract expiry date
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
20 May 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes