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P2018/1686/EG Local Taxation Insolvency and Charging Order Services

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 May 2019 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the title "P2018/1686/EG Local Taxation Insolvency and Charging Order Services" was initiated by Darlington Borough Council, seeking legal services to recover Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates debts through insolvency processes. This tender falls under the legal services category, with an allocated budget of £150,000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and the tender period concluded on 8th March 2019. The contract, which commenced on 1st June 2019, is set to run until 31st May 2024, and it is located in Darlington, North East England.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in debt recovery, insolvency, and bankruptcy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this procurement, as the contract is suitable for them. With the focus on local taxation services, law firms offering expertise in commercial and domestic tenancy agreements may find this opportunity especially relevant for expanding their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

P2018/1686/EG Local Taxation Insolvency and Charging Order Services

Notice Description

Darlington Borough Council requires a Service Provider to provide legal services for recovering Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates debts through the use of insolvency, bankruptcy and liquidation processes. In addition to provide: Legal advice in respect of leases and tenancy agreements (both commercial and domestic) A proactive approach to identify and address National Non-Domestic Rates avoidance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/267fea12-4745-487a-b802-02227513ceac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2019 - 31 May 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILKIN CHAPMAN

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