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Business Rates Review

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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28 Apr 2022 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority has completed a tender process for a "Business Rates Review," aimed at evaluating the business rates charged on its estates to identify potential savings. The procurement falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services and took place in Reading, England. The tender period concluded on 23 April 2022, and the awarded contract has a duration from 25 April 2022 to 24 April 2024, with a total contract value of £50,000. The procurement method utilised was a three-quote process, awarding the contract to the supplier offering the most economical price.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those with experience in financial assessments and property valuations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, as the procurement process encouraged participation from such organisations. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in appealing rateable values or optimizing business rates will be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities in public procurement.

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Notice Title

Business Rates Review

Notice Description

The Authority requires a review of the business rates charged on its estates to ascertain if any ongoing savings could be achieved by appealing the underlying rateable value (RV) of each property. Following a three (3) quote process awarding to the most economical price.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b6a445-a66a-4502-86d0-6d37cc1ce072
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2022 - 24 Apr 2024 2-3 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Emma Peate
Contact Email
peatee@rbfrs.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 118934736

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTUS GROUP (UK

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