Scope
Reference
OPEN20251729
Description
Previously a simple form was completed where the customer signs to confirm they are the only resident adult liable for Council Tax, before SPD is awarded. Whilst this option is still available to customers, from 2017 they can also complete an intelligent online open channel form that transfers to Durham County Council's (DCC) council tax system and automatically updates the liability awarding the discount. This has removed the need for any manual intervention from DCC Awards Officers.
Total value (estimated)
- £104,000 excluding VAT
- £124,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2028
- Possible extension to 31 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 months allowable extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKC14 - Durham CC
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 November 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
002360 - Single Person Discount (SPD) Monitoring Service Review
Project # OPEN20251729
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
100% weighting split into 60-40, with 60% being awarded to the quality element with 3 questions split 15-15-30.
price weighting 40%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.open-uk.org
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.open-uk.org
Contracting authority
Durham County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPB-8772-VYWM
Corten House, Dunholme Close
Durham
DH1 5WB
United Kingdom
Email: corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Website: http://www.durham.gov.uk/
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government