Official UK procurement notice
TC1130 - Provision of services to improve database accuracy, credit checking and tracing services for Council Tax and NDR
Authority: Manchester City Council (Local council)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionProvision of services to improve database accuracy, credit checking and tracing services for
Council Tax and NDR split in to the following lots:
Lot 1:
- The provision of discount review services for council tax.
- The provision of credit reference checks for debt collection (including propensity to pay
and vulnerability) and tracing facilities for absconders who have council tax debts and
parking debts.
- The provision of review services in respect of the New Homes Bonus for council tax
Lot 2:
- The provision of review services to identify new domestic dwellings not included on the
council tax database
CPV: Financial and insurance services · Tax consultancy services
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Discount Review, Credit Reference Checks, Review ServicesAwardedRenewal
- The provision of discount review services for council tax.
- The provision of credit reference checks for debt collection (including propensity to pay
and vulnerability) and tracing facilities for absconders who have council tax debts and
parking debts.
- The provision of review services in respect of the New Homes Bonus for council tax
Lot #2Review Services for new domestic dwellingsAwardedRenewal
- The provision of review services to identify new domestic dwellings not included on the
council tax database.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (4)
- Quality: 20%
- price: 50%
- Social Value: 20%
- Carbon Neutral and Environment: 10%
Published award criteria (4)
- Quality: 20
- Social Value: 20
- Carbon Neutral and Environment: 10
- Price: 50
- Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 26 Jul 2023, 13:46 BST
- Last source update
- 15 May 2024, 10:51 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 28 Aug 2023 – …
- Authority reference
DN666592- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-015407- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ea7eFind a Tender
- Review procedure
The Council will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers prior to entering into the contract. If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved, the Public Contract Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
Publisher note: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 28th August 2023 as referred to in IV.2.2. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The contracts will be for 2 years, expected to commence 1st December 2023 with option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The successful supplier will be required to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of the locality of, and surroundings of, the place of delivery of the contract. Therefore, selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations as relevant to the subject matter of this project. The Council reserves the right not to award the contract, as a result of this Contract Notice. The Council shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation in responding to this notice or in tendering for the proposed contract. All submissions must be in English, with any clarifications or discussions conducted in English. Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in pounds sterling and all payments under the proposed contract will be made in pounds sterling.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 29 Aug 2023, 11:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 28 Aug 2023, 11:00 BST
Timeline
28 Aug 2023 → 15 May 2024 · 4 dates- Bids opened28 Aug 2023, 11:00 BST
- Submission deadline29 Aug 2023, 11:00 BST
- Contract starts1 Dec 2023
- Notice published15 May 2024, 10:51 BST
Notice history
3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 8 Aug 2023- Deadline moved to 29 Aug 2023, 11:00 BST8 Aug 2023, 07:37 BST+1 days · was 28 Aug 2023, 11:00 BST
- Buyer details updated8 Aug 2023, 07:37 BST
- Status changed to complete15 May 2024, 10:51 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineIV.2.2 | 28 Aug 2023 | 29 Aug 2023 | +1 d |
1 amendment published without a description.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Discount Review, Credit Reference Checks, Review Services1 award | |||
| TRANSUNION INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED | £47,970 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Review Services for new domestic dwellings1 award | |||
| Destin Solutions LtdSME | £6,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 015407-2024-1 · TRANSUNION INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED
- Signed
- 14 May 2024
- Value
- £47,970
- Period
- … – 30 Nov 2025
- Status
- active
Contract 015407-2024-2 · Destin Solutions LtdSME
- Signed
- 14 May 2024
- Value
- £6,000
- Period
- … – 30 Nov 2025
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Discount Review, Credit Reference Checks, Review Services | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 3 | — | — |
| 2 · Review Services for new domestic dwellings | 5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad | 4 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeDispute resolution & review bodies
- The High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)Review body
Bidders & participating suppliers
2 commercial parties on the notice- Destin Solutions LtdAwarded supplier
- TransUnion International UK LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.