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Business Rates Advisor

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2026 at 11:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has awarded a contract for a Business Rates Advisor under the NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub framework. The contract involves financial management consultancy services to provide valuation and appraisal of the council's rateable portfolio, aimed at reducing business rate liability across NCC's properties. This procurement process employs a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement, and is categorised under financial management consultancy services. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period commencing on 16 February 2026 and concluding on 16 July 2029. The awarded sum is £56,000, and the supplier, Avison Young (UK) Ltd, is tasked with the business rates review and revaluation in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the financial consultancy sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept in offering strategic advice to government bodies. Avison Young (UK) Ltd, an SME based in Leeds, has been awarded the contract to facilitate the programme, highlighting the suitability for SMEs to engage in public sector contracts. Businesses with expertise in financial management consultancy, especially those positioned to provide rateable portfolio appraisals and implement appeal programmes, would find relevant prospects in similar procurements. The legal requirement to ensure accurate business ratings opens avenues for consultants specialising in rate evaluations and appeals, creating competitive opportunities for firms equipped with necessary expertise and experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Rates Advisor

Notice Description

The council requires a consultant to provide valuation and appraisal of its rateable portfolio to formulate, prepare and implement a check, challenge and appeal programme for the 2023 Rating List and for the 3 year rating period of the 2026 Rating List. It is a legal requirement for the council to ensure information on the business ratings lists are correct. This contract is required to reduce business rate liability across NCC owned property.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05673dcd-4078-4b0f-b5a8-6b0f86ab443c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/473788da-43ed-4964-83aa-b365e8b996d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 16 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVISON YOUNG (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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