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Business rates and appeals (2022-2025)

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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05 Jul 2022 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service is conducting a procurement process titled "Business rates and appeals (2022-2025)" within the business and management consultancy sector, specifically focused on consultancy services for negotiating business rates with local councils. This process operates under a selective procurement method and has been awarded to CBRE Limited, with the contract commencing on 1st June 2022 and concluding on 31st May 2025. The total contract value is £60,000, and the tender period concluded on 31st May 2022, with the award notice published on 5th July 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those that specialise in business rates negotiations or public sector financial advisory services. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore similar future tenders, as they typically possess the flexibility and local understanding needed to compete successfully in this sector. The focus on providing tailored consultancy that can directly influence financial outcomes for clients further enhances the potential for business growth in this area.

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Notice Title

Business rates and appeals (2022-2025)

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy service to negotiate our business rates with the council and valuation office which result in refunds for us.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e4f2739-5a1f-468b-afc4-61c9b8d81b36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a40b6da-ef6c-44d0-b4f1-b07bcd3607ff
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 3-4 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
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 9SR
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CBRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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