Review and Verification of Entitlement to Council Tax Single Person Discount and Second Home Classification
Argyll and Bute Council · All their open notices
What this is
Argyll and Bute Council is procuring services to review, verify and monitor entitlement to Council Tax Single Person Discount (SPD) and Second Home classifications across approximately 50,000 properties in Argyll and Bute. Services include verification of SPD entitlement, review of second home classifications, alignment with sole and main residence status, and identification of incorrect or fraudulent claims. Estimated contract value is £45,000 over 36 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months.
Key points
- Council tax discount fraud/error detection service covering ~50,000 properties — data supplied by Council; initial canvass from 30 June 2026
- Community benefits commitment required; 60% quality / 40% price; estimated value £45,000
- Submission deadline: 29 May 2026 at 17:00 via PCS Postbox (extended from 26 May 2026)
Who can bid
Open procedure. No SPD module. Selection criteria in attached ITT. Community benefits commitment required — tenderers must confirm which item from Council's request list will be provided and include a methodology/plan. FOISA obligations apply. Tender validity: 4 months.
How it is scored
Quality 60% · Price 40% 60% quality, 40% price. Full criteria in attached ITT (v4.0). Council Tax Band and Caseload Split document published 21 May 2026 to support pricing.
Money
Estimated contract value £45,000 excluding VAT over 36 months. No EU funding. Electronic ordering, invoicing and payment.
How to submit
Tenders submitted electronically via PCS Postbox (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). Deadline extended from 26 May 2026 to 29 May 2026 at 17:00 (to allow additional Q&A time). Tender opening: 01 June 2026 at 10:00.
Clarifications
Via PCS Q&A. Contact: David Dunlop, David.Dunlop@argyll-bute.gov.uk, +44 1546604011. Q&A data (Council Tax Band and Caseload Split) published 21 May 2026.
Contract period
Contract duration: 36 months. Option to extend for a further 12 months. Initial full canvass to commence from 30 June 2026. Rolling and periodic reviews throughout contract period.
Classification
CPV 79221000 — Tax consultancy services ScotlandHighlands and Islands
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.