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Debt Recovery Legal Advice

TORBAY COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2021 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Torbay Council involves a tender titled "Debt Recovery Legal Advice," which focuses on providing legal representation and advice related to complex Business Rates litigation. This service falls under the justice services and legal services industry categories. The contract is set to cover a period from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2023, with an estimated contract value of £300,000. The procurement method employed is a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 1st October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for legal firms specialising in business rates litigation and those equipped to navigate complex tax-related legal issues. SMEs that can demonstrate expertise in challenging case-law and successfully representing clients against business rates avoidance will find this procurement particularly relevant. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure they can deliver high-quality legal services within the specified contract values and timeframes.

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Notice Title

Debt Recovery Legal Advice

Notice Description

The supplier shall provide such representation, advice, support and drafting as required in relation to Business Rates litigation required in complex cases. This may include, but not be limited to: Challenging case-law utilised by business in the avoidance of the business rates tax. Representation in cases of business rates avoidance; and Recovery of costs from the defendants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aabd46d0-657b-449c-80ac-199dc2e2d307
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625da04d-7465-4d52-8515-3716c6fae1a1
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 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
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tracey Field
Contact Email
tracey.field@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01803 208391

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREENHALGH KERR SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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