Tender

GB-Cromer: PROC124 Legal Services for Council Tax, Business Rates and Debt Recovery

NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

28 May 2024 at 13:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Norfolk District Council has issued a tender titled "GB-Cromer: PROC124 Legal Services for Council Tax, Business Rates and Debt Recovery" in the services category. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender value of £100,000. The tender deadline is on June 21, 2024, and the contract period is from July 1, 2024, to May 31, 2027. This opportunity is open to SMEs and requires expertise in local authority matters, insolvency, 'F' exemption matters, rate avoidance, and exemption/discount abuses. The location for service delivery is in the East of England.

This tender from the North Norfolk District Council presents a growth opportunity for SMEs specialising in legal services focusing on Council Tax, Business Rates, and Debt Recovery. Businesses with expertise in insolvency and local authority matters are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure method allows for fair competition, with a contract period spanning over three years, providing stability for winning bidders. The Council's preference for end-to-end service delivery emphasises the importance of comprehensive and specialised legal support in addressing debt collection challenges faced by local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Cromer: PROC124 Legal Services for Council Tax, Business Rates and Debt Recovery

Notice Description

To provide legal advice to the Council with regards to Council Tax, Business Rates and Debt Recovery. Service provided must be:- 'end to end' Preferred provider will have specialism in Local Authority matters Respectful and aware of Local Authority policies, procedures and sensitivities to debt collection Must be specialists in insolvency Must be specialists in 'F' exemption matters Must have significant expertise, experience and robust methods of tackling rate avoidance and exemption/discount abuses Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7355c994-0238-4107-85fa-a15635caa76b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROMER
Postcode
NR27 9EN
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cromer Town
Westminster Constituency
North Norfolk

Further Information

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