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Consultancy Services for Business Ratings Appeals

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Feb 2017 at 15:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has recently completed a procurement process for "Consultancy Services for Business Ratings Appeals," aimed at managing business rates appeals for their properties. This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as business services that include law, marketing, and consulting, within the North West region of England. The open procedure tender period concluded on 16 November 2016, while the contract was officially awarded on 6 February 2017, with a contract duration starting from 2 January 2017 until 31 December 2021, including a potential 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consulting firms specialising in business rates and financial management. Businesses that excel in surveying, analytical assessment, and appeal processes would be particularly well-suited to compete. The payment structure based on a percentage of savings made for the Council emphasises the potential for profit alongside successful appeal management, attracting small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their service offerings in public sector consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Services for Business Ratings Appeals

Notice Description

A Consultant is required to manage Business Ratings Appeals for the buildings that Halton Borough Council owns and manages. This broadly involves undertaking surveys/investigations on buildings, identifying criteria that could be used to reduce the Council's business rates, calculating what the reduction should be and managing the appeal process. A list of the Council's buildings will be provided to the successful Consultant upon Contract award. Additional information: Please note: In addition to the Contract length stated in this notice there is a 12 month extension option to be given at the discretion of the Employer. A value has not been entered for this Contract because payment will be made as a percentage of any savings made for the Council which cannot be determined at this time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-283944d0-b9c7-41dc-9138-962610f49aa7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16c53531-38ad-43e2-a865-67bbf6369da7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2017 - 31 Dec 2021 4-5 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GERALD EVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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