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Legal Services Council Tax and NNDR

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2025 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal services related to Council Tax and NNDR through a call-off contract via a framework agreement. The procurement falls under the industry category of legal services, specifically classified under CPV code 79100000. Located in Ashford, England (TN23 1HU), the contract was awarded to Wilkin Chapman LLP on 14 April 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 26 March 2025 and conclude on 25 March 2030. This selective procurement method ensures the engagement of proficient suppliers from an established framework, with a total contract value of £100,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as Wilkin Chapman LLP is a successful SME that was awarded the contract. Businesses specialising in legal services with a proven track record in handling local government matters, such as Council Tax and NNDR collections and disputes, are well-suited to compete in such frameworks. The structure of the selective procurement method fosters specialised service providers to leverage their expertise, ensuring quality legal aid to public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Council Tax and NNDR

Notice Description

Call-off contract via framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18d4ddfd-a2fb-4973-ae75-fa98b648f532
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da5c19e-3baa-450a-811b-75f6c381bf52
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephanie Leonard
Contact Email
stephanie.leonard@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01233 330371

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILKIN CHAPMAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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